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India Banks Closed Monday for Diwali Festivities
9 Nov
Summary
- Bank branches in select Indian cities will be closed on Monday for Diwali.
- Closures are for Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Pooja and Vishwakarma Day.
- Digital banking services remain available despite branch closures.
Bank branches in specific Indian cities will be closed on Monday, November 9, 2026, to observe Diwali festivities such as Laxmi Puja and Govardhan Pooja. This closure is not uniform nationwide, with many major cities continuing regular operations.
Cities including Agartala, Bhopal, Jaipur, and Lucknow are affected by these specific holiday closures. Customers are advised to check the Reserve Bank of India's regional holiday calendar for accurate information regarding their local branch status.
While physical branches will be shut in observance cities, essential banking services remain accessible. These include UPI payments, internet and mobile banking, NEFT, RTGS, and ATM services. However, services requiring a physical visit, like over-the-counter transactions or locker access, will be unavailable.
Further festive closures are scheduled for November 10 and 11 in other locations, including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Kolkata, for related observances like Bali Pratipada and Bhai Dooj.
