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Banks Across India Observe Guru Nanak Jayanti Holiday on November 5th
5 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Banks closed in 18 states and union territories for Guru Nanak Jayanti
- Holiday also marks Kartika Purnima and Rahas Purnima
- Guru Nanak was the first Sikh guru, born in 1469
On November 5th, 2025, banks in several states and union territories across India will be closed to observe Guru Nanak Jayanti, the birthday of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The holiday also marks the occasions of Kartika Purnima and Rahas Purnima.
Banks in Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu & Srinagar, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh will remain shut for the day. While banks will be closed, customers can still utilize digital banking platforms to conduct necessary transactions.
Guru Nanak was a spiritual teacher and social reformer born in 1469 in the village of Talwandi, near Lahore (now in Pakistan). He preached a message of love, compassion, and equality, emphasizing the importance of living a simple and honest life. Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated annually to commemorate his birth and legacy.
