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Banks in most Indian cities remain open today, but Shillong shuts for the Wangala Festival. How will this impact your banking plans? Here’s the full city-wise list and tips to manage transactions without any disruption.
Are banks open or closed on November 7
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
