Wangala Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed on November 7? City-wise list

New Delhi: Public and private bank branches in India will observe a holiday today, Friday, November 7, 2025, in certain cities on account of the Wangala Festival, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 2025 holiday calendar. Wangala, also known as the “Hundred Drums Festival,” is a harvest celebration of the Garo tribe, mainly observed in the northeastern states of Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Assam. While most bank branches across India will remain operational, branches in Shillong will be closed today. Customers in the city are advised to plan their banking activities accordingly to avoid any inconvenience. Stock Market Today: Sensex and Nifty under pressure; What’s driving Friday’s sudden slide? City-Wise Bank Operational Status Here is the status of bank operations in major Indian cities for November 7, 2025: Agartala Open Ahmedabad Open Aizawl Open Belapur Open Bengaluru Open Bhopal Open Bhubaneswar Open Chandigarh Open Chennai Open Dehradun Open Gangtok Open Guwahati Open Hyderabad Open Imphal Open Itanagar Open Jaipur Open Jammu Open Kanpur Open Kochi Open Kohima Open Kolkata Open Lucknow Open Mumbai Open Nagpur Open New Delhi Open Panaji Open Patna Open Raipur Open Ranchi Open Shillong Closed Shimla Open Srinagar Open Thiruvananthapuram Open Vijayawada Open Understanding the RBI Holiday Calendar The RBI’s holiday calendar for November 2025 lists 11 official bank holidays, which include national, regional, and RTGS-specific holidays. In addition to these, banks also observe weekly holidays on the second Saturday and Sunday of every month. These closures may temporarily affect in-branch banking services and customer transactions. India’s mega bank merger plan could leave just four state-run banks; Details inside Essential Banking Services Still Available Even on holidays, customers can access digital banking and self-service platforms to carry out essential financial transactions. These include: Online and mobile banking for fund transfers, balance checks, and bill payments NEFT and RTGS services within operational windows ATM withdrawals and card payments Online requests for chequebooks, demand drafts, and account-related services Planning Ahead Is Key Customers are encouraged to plan in-branch visits around the holiday and rely on digital channels to ensure uninterrupted banking services. The Wangala Festival, while culturally significant, may temporarily affect physical banking operations in certain regions, especially Shillong, but digital platforms remain fully functional.