Pune: Indian banks are gearing up for a series of extended holidays throughout November 2023, as per the annual bank holiday list released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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November is set to be a month of celebrations in India, with the RBI’s list of bank holidays indicating up to 15 days of bank closures nationwide. These holidays will align with both national and regional festivities, promising an eventful month for residents across the country.
The bank holidays in November 2023 coincide with various significant events, including the joyous Diwali celebrations, Bhaidooj, Wangala Festival, Laxmi Puja, Chhath, and Karva Chauth, among others. However, it’s important to note that not all of these holidays will be uniformly observed across all states and regions, as some are specific to particular areas.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the bank holidays in India for November 2023:
1. November 1: Kannada Rajyothsava/Kut/Karva Chauth
2. November 10: Wangala Festival
3. November 13: Govardhan Pooja/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Diwali
4. November 14: Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Deepavali/Vikram Samvant New Year Day/Laxmi Puja
5. November 15: Bhaidooj/Chitragupt Jayanti/Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)/Ningol Chakkouba/Bhratridwitiya
6. November 20: Chhath (Morning Arghya)
7. November 23: Seng Kutsnem/Egaas-Bagwaal
8. November 27: Guru Nanak Jayanti/Karthika Purnima/Rahas Purnima
9. November 30: Kanakadasa Jayanthi
In addition to these holidays, banks will also remain closed on weekends, which include the second and fourth Saturdays, along with Sundays:
– November 5: Sunday
– November 11: Second Saturday
– November 12: Sunday
– November 19: Sunday
– November 25: Fourth Saturday
– November 26: Sunday
Bank customers are encouraged to plan their banking transactions accordingly, taking these holidays and closures into account.
