Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 Bank Holiday: Banks To Stay Shut In These States On November 5, 2025 - Check Full List

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 Bank Holiday: Banks in many parts of India will remain closed on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, as the nation celebrates Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab) and other regional festivals such as Kartik Purnima and Rahas Purnima. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed the holiday in its official calendar for November, which includes both public and regional holidays across states and Union Territories.

This mid-week closure will affect banking operations in multiple regions. Customers planning to visit their local branches are advised to check the state-wise holiday list and plan their transactions accordingly.

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 Bank Holiday: Full List

According to the RBI’s November 2025 holiday schedule, banks in the following states and UTs will observe a holiday on Guru Purab:

• Punjab, Delhi, and Chandigarh
• Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand
• Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh
• Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, and Telangana

The day marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first Sikh Guru. The festival, also known as Gurpurab, coincides with Kartik Purnima, a holy day in the Hindu calendar dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Banking Services That Will Remain Available

While physical bank branches will remain shut in the above states, online and digital banking services will continue to operate as usual. Customers can still perform transactions through:

• ATMs and UPI platforms
• Mobile banking and internet banking
• Digital wallets and payment apps

This ensures uninterrupted access to financial services even on public holidays.

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Upcoming Bank Holidays in November 2025

Here’s a quick look at other notable bank holidays for the month:

• November 6: Banks closed in Bihar (assembly elections) and Meghalaya (Nongkrem Dance Festival).
• November 7: Holiday in Meghalaya for Wangala Festival.
• November 8: Kanakadasa Jayanthi in Karnataka; also the second Saturday (holiday nationwide).
• November 22: Fourth Saturday banks closed across India.
• November 9, 16, 23, 30: All Sundays, weekly bank holidays.

Since bank holidays differ by region, customers are advised to check their local RBI branch holiday calendar before visiting. Planning transactions, cheque clearances, or cash deposits in advance can help avoid last-minute disruptions.

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