Bank Holiday This Week (November 2–8): When will SBI, HDFC, ICICI and other banks be closed? Check full list

Bank Holiday This Week: Bank customers should check the holiday schedule before visiting their branches during the week of November 2 to November 8, 2026. According to the RBI holiday calendar, bank branches in select cities will remain closed on account of regional festivals and regular weekly holidays. Below is the list of bank closures for next week. Bank holidays may vary across states and cities, depending on local festivals and the RBI holiday calendar. When are banks closed from November 2 to November 8, 2026? While digital banking services such as internet banking, mobile banking, UPI and ATM services will generally remain available, physical branches of SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and other lenders will remain closed on applicable dates. November 2 (Monday): Bank branches in Shillong will remain closed on account of the Nongkrem Dance Festival. November 8 (Sunday): Bank branches across India will remain closed for the regular weekly Sunday holiday. The date also coincides with Diwali Lakshmi Puja. Banks generally remain closed on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. The first, third and fifth Saturdays are typically working days, unless a regional holiday applies. Banks to remain open from November 3 to 7According to the RBI holiday calendar, no bank holidays have been specified for November 3 (Tuesday), November 4 (Wednesday), November 5 (Thursday), November 6 (Friday) and November 7 (Saturday).Dhanteras falls on November 6, while Choti Diwali falls on November 7. Bank branches are expected to remain open on these dates in areas where no separate regional holiday applies. Customers should check with their respective bank branches before visiting, as holidays can vary by state and city. Are banks open tomorrow? No, bank branches across India will remain closed on November 1, 2026, on account of the regular Sunday holiday. Digital banking services, including UPI, mobile banking, internet banking and ATMs, will remain available.RBI holiday categoriesThe RBI classifies bank holidays into three categories:Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act: These affect cheque clearance and certain branch banking services.RTGS holidays: These apply to transactions through the Real Time Gross Settlement system. The availability of electronic RTGS services depends on the applicable RBI operating arrangements. Bank holidays for account closing: These generally fall on April 1 each year. Do online banking services remain available? Yes, digital banking services generally remain available even when physical bank branches are closed.24/7 availability: Customers can use UPI, internet banking and mobile banking to transfer funds, pay bills and make digital payments during bank holidays. NEFT and RTGS transfers can also be initiated electronically, subject to applicable operating arrangements and scheduled maintenance. Transaction processing: Digital transactions can be initiated during bank holidays. However, processing and settlement times may vary depending on the payment method, the bank and any technical interruptions. Branch limitations: Customers cannot access in-person services at closed branches. Certain activities, including cash deposits at a branch and in-person cheque-related services, may have to wait until the branch reopens. Customers should check with their respective banks for service-specific restrictions. Read More: ICICI Bank hikes FD rates: Check revised interest rates for senior citizens, general depositors