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Indian Bank Holidays in November 2020

In November, banks will remain closed on four Sundays and two Saturdays. The two major occasions that fall in this month are Diwali and Guru Nanak Jayanti. 

Customers should note that the central government holidays are applicable to all banks, public as well as the private sector. However, it must be noted that the bank holidays vary in various states as well not observed by all the banking companies. Customers are advised to plan their bank-related work as per the bank holidays.

In total, banking services in India will be affected in some manner on 15 out of the 30 days in November 2020.

DatedayHolidaydescription
November 1stSundayNationwide
November 6thFridayWangala FestivalMeghalaya
November 8thSundayNationwide
November 14thSaturdayDiwali Amavasya (Lakshmi Pujan) / Kali PujaGazetted holiday
November 15thSundayNationwide
November 16thMondayDiwali (Balipratipada) / Bhai Dooj / Vikram Samvat New YearMany states
November 17thTuesdayDeepawali / Naingol ChakkaLocal holiday
November 18thWednesdayDeepawaliLocal holiday
November 20thFridayChhath PujaSome states
November 21stSaturdayChhath PujaBihar
November 22ndSundayNationwide
November 23rdMondaySeng KutsanamMeghalaya
November 28thSaturdayFourth saturdayNationwide
November 29thSundayNationwide
November 30thMondayGuru Nanak Jayanti / Rahasa PurnimaGazetted holiday
Source: RBI

Disclaimer: All precautions have been taken to gather the most accurate information about the Bank Holiday dates for the month of November 2020. However, readers are advised to verify with their local branches to corroborate the same.

Toby

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