Bank Holidays in November 2026: State-Wise Closure Dates and RBI Calendar
Banks across India will observe multiple holidays in November 2026, including regional festivals like Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Kanakadasa Jayanthi, as well as regular weekend closures. Specific dates vary by state, with banks in Bihar and Jharkhand closed on November 16 for Chhath Puja, and others observing holidays on November 20, 23, and 24. All banks will be closed on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays. While branch services will be unavailable on these days, digital banking will continue to operate.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: mint, indiatvnews, mint, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 14 Nov, 01:46 am. Other outlets followed.