Mon Oct 28 19:12:48 UTC 2024: ## Banks to be Closed for 13 Days in November 2024: Plan your Finances Accordingly

**New Delhi:** The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a list of bank holidays for November 2024, revealing that banks will be closed for a total of 13 days. The month sees a plethora of festivals, including Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Guru Nanak Jayanti, contributing to the extended closures.

The bank holidays include national holidays, weekly closures (second and fourth Saturdays), and state-specific festivals.

Here’s a complete list of bank holidays in November 2024:

* **November 1st (Friday):** Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) – Majority of states
* **November 2nd (Saturday):** Govardhan Puja, Baliprda – All India
* **November 3rd (Sunday):** Bhai Dooj – Weekly holiday
* **November 7th (Thursday):** Chhath Puja – Kolkata, Bihar, and Ranchi
* **November 8th (Friday):** Chhath Puja – Kolkata, Bihar, and Ranchi
* **November 9th (Saturday):** Second Saturday of the month – Weekly bank holiday
* **November 10th (Sunday):** Weekly bank holiday
* **November 12th (Monday):** Igas-Bagwal – Uttarakhand
* **November 15th (Friday):** Guru Nanak Jayanti – Gujarat, MP, UP, Maharashtra, Shimla
* **November 16th (Saturday):** Weekly holiday
* **November 18th (Monday):** Kanakadas Jayanti – Bengaluru
* **November 23rd (Saturday):** Fourth Saturday of the month – Weekly bank holiday
* **November 24th (Sunday):** Weekly holiday

Additionally, banks in Maharashtra and Jharkhand will also be closed on November 13th and 20th due to the polling process for upcoming elections.

Individuals planning financial transactions or requiring bank services are advised to consider these holidays while planning their schedules to avoid inconvenience.

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