Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on November 5 for Guru Nanak Jayanti? Check state-wise list
Banks across several states will remain closed on Wednesday, November 5, in observance of Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima. With physical branches shut in multiple regions, customers planning in-person visits or time-sensitive transactions are advised to check local schedules in advance.
States observing a bank holiday on November 5
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will remain closed in the following states and union territories:
- Mizoram
- Maharashtra
- Madhya Pradesh
- Odisha
- Chandigarh
- Uttarakhand
- Telangana
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Uttar Pradesh
- Nagaland
- West Bengal
- New Delhi
- Chhattisgarh
- Jharkhand
- Himachal Pradesh
More upcoming bank holidays this month
- November 6: Bihar and Meghalaya – Nongkrem Dance Festival and Bihar Legislative Assembly General Elections
- November 7: Meghalaya – Wangala Festival
- November 8: Karnataka – Kanakadasa Jayanthi
While banking counters will remain closed, digital services will continue to operate normally. Customers can access online banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs to perform transactions such as fund transfers, bill payments, and balance inquiries. However, branch-based activities — including large cash deposits, cheque clearances, and the issuance of demand drafts — will not be available during the holiday. Account holders are advised to complete any essential in-person banking tasks beforehand and rely on digital channels for uninterrupted access to core services.
