Bank Operations on November 9: State-Specific Closures Announced
Banks will be closed in select states on November 9 due to regional festivals, while others remain operational.
Banks in seven states will be closed on November 9.
Maharashtra banks will operate normally, with a holiday on November 10.
Digital transactions remain available during bank closures.
On November 9, banks in seven states and Union Territories across India will be closed in observance of regional festivals, including Diwali and Laxmi Puja. The states affected by these closures are Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Sikkim, Manipur, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. In contrast, banks in several other states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka, will continue to operate as usual.
The closures are part of a broader holiday schedule linked to various cultural celebrations. While November 9 marks specific holidays for certain regions, it is not a nationwide bank holiday. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has outlined a holiday calendar that includes additional closures for Diwali-related festivities on November 10 and other regional observances throughout the month.
According to the RBI, the regional offices in Agartala, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Gangtok, Guwahati, Imphal, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Raipur will also be closed on November 9. In Maharashtra, the Diwali holiday is scheduled for November 10, allowing banks to remain open the day before.
Despite the closures, customers can still conduct financial transactions through various digital platforms. Services such as the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), mobile banking, and ATMs will be operational, ensuring that individuals can manage their finances without interruption.
Looking ahead, banks will observe additional regional holidays throughout November, including celebrations for Govardhan Puja, Vikram Samvat New Year, and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Customers are advised to check their local bank's holiday schedule to plan their transactions accordingly.
