Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed on Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025?

New Delhi: Banks across several Indian states are closed today in observance of Guru Nanak Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The festival, also known as Gurpurab or Prakash Utsav, is one of the most significant occasions in Sikhism, celebrating the life and teachings of the first Sikh Guru. Along with Guru Nanak Jayanti, today also marks Kartika Purnima and Rahas Purnima, leading to widespread bank closures across multiple regions. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday schedule, banking operations are affected in several states due to these combined religious and cultural observances. Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Top Wishes, Messages and Quotes to share with your loved ones Banks Closed Across Multiple States As per the state-wise RBI holiday list, banks are closed today, November 5, 2025, in Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh. The closure applies to both public and private sector banks. While physical branches remain closed in these regions, online banking, mobile apps, and ATM services continue to operate normally, ensuring customers can access essential banking services without disruption. Upcoming Bank Holidays This Week November 2025 features several regional holidays, affecting bank operations on multiple dates this week. November 6, 2025: Banks will remain closed in Meghalaya for the Nongkrem Dance Festival, and in Bihar due to the state legislative assembly elections. November 7, 2025: Banks in Meghalaya will again be closed for the Wangala Festival, an important harvest celebration in the region. Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: How his teachings still heal a divided world? November 8, 2025: Banks across Karnataka will remain shut on account of Kanakadasa Jayanthi. Additionally, as the date falls on the second Saturday, banks across India will observe a regular weekend closure. These state-specific holidays reflect India’s cultural and regional diversity, where festivals vary across different parts of the country. Bank Holidays in November 2025 The month began with a holiday on November 1 for Kannada Rajyothsava and Igas-Bagwal in select states. Other key holidays this month include Guru Nanak Jayanti (November 5), Nongkrem Dance (November 6), Wangala Festival (November 7), and Kanakadasa Jayanthi (November 8). Customers are advised to check the RBI’s regional holiday calendar before planning any in-person bank visits. Digital channels including internet banking, UPI, and ATMs remain fully operational during these holidays.