Are Banks Closed Today? RBI's Holiday List Clarifies the Confusion Around Dev Uthani Ekadashi

As November begins, many people across India are celebrating Dev Uthani Ekadashi, a major Hindu festival marking the end of Chaturmas and the symbolic awakening of Lord Vishnu. But alongside the celebrations, one question is trending among bank customers — are banks closed today, November 1, 2025?

If you’ve been planning any in-branch banking work, it’s worth knowing that some banks are indeed closed today, though not because of Dev Uthani Ekadashi. Let’s take a closer look at what the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official holiday calendar says for November 2025.

Banks Closed in Select States Today

Today, Saturday, November 1, is a public holiday in a few states due to regional festivals and state observances. The most prominent among them is Kannada Rajyotsava, celebrated across Karnataka to mark the formation of the state in 1956.

The day is observed with great enthusiasm through cultural events, official ceremonies, and parades. As a result, banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Karnataka remain closed today.

Similarly, in Uttarakhand, banks are also closed today in observance of the local festival Igas-Bagwal, popularly known as the “Diwali of the Gods.” The festival is unique to the Garhwal region and is celebrated with local fairs, traditional songs, and community gatherings.

If you live in either Karnataka or Uttarakhand, you might find your nearest bank branch closed today.

Banks Open in Most Other States

While some states have holidays, banks in the rest of the country are operating as usual. Cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Kolkata, Bhopal, and Chennai are not observing any public or festival holiday today.

It’s worth noting that the first Saturday of every month is typically a working day for banks in India, while the second and fourth Saturdays are non-working days. Therefore, except for the regional holidays, banking operations remain unaffected across most parts of India today.

If you have urgent bank-related tasks, you can visit your branch as usual — unless you are in a state where local holidays apply.

RBI’s November 2025 Holiday Calendar

According to the Reserve Bank of India’s official schedule, there will be 11 bank holidays across India in November 2025. This includes both national holidays and state-specific observances, in addition to regular Sunday and Saturday closures.

Here’s a quick snapshot of key upcoming holidays this month:

• November 5: Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima — banks will remain closed in several states.

• November 7: Wangala Festival in Meghalaya.

• November 8: Kanakadasa Jayanthi in Karnataka.

• November 11: Lhabab Duchen in Sikkim.

Apart from these, weekly holidays include November 2, 8, 9, 16, 22, 23, and 30, when banks will also remain closed.

Digital Banking Services Remain Fully Functional

Even though some physical bank branches are closed today, digital banking services continue uninterrupted. Customers can use ATMs, net banking, mobile banking, and UPI platforms for transactions, bill payments, and transfers.

If you had planned an in-person visit today for services like document submission, account updates, or loan processing, you can instead complete your digital transactions online or visit your branch on Monday, November 3, when banks reopen nationwide.

Plan Your Bank Visits Smartly

With multiple regional holidays lined up this month, customers are advised to check the RBI’s regional holiday list or visit their bank’s official website before heading to a branch. Since bank holidays vary by state and festival, planning ahead can help avoid inconvenience.

In short — banks are closed today only in select states such as Karnataka and Uttarakhand due to local celebrations, not because of Dev Uthani Ekadashi. Everywhere else, banking operations are running normally.

So, if you’re celebrating Dev Uthani, enjoy the festival worry-free — your online banking will still be open 24x7.