Banks to Remain Closed on November 10 for Diwali (Bali Pratipada) in Select States

As Diwali festivities continue into the week, many customers are seeking clarity on bank operating hours on Tuesday, November 10. The Reserve Bank of India's holiday schedule reveals that several major cities will be closed. This includes Ahmedabad in Gujarat, Mumbai in Maharashtra, and Bengaluru in Karnataka.

Additionally, branches in Nagpur, Belapur, and Dehradun in Uttarakhand will also be shut, all in observance of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Despite the closure of physical branches in holiday-observing regions, banking services are largely unaffected, thanks to the widespread adoption of digital channels.

Most banks continue to operate seamlessly, offering internet banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATM services that cater to customers' needs on bank holidays. This includes fund transfers, bill payments, and cash withdrawals. Customers can use these platforms for fund transfers, bill payments, balance enquiries, and cash withdrawals.

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However, services requiring a physical branch visit, including certain cheque-related transactions and other in-person banking operations, may be affected. Diwali, also known as Bali Pratipada, is a significant Hindu festival that commemorates Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill to protect villagers from torrential rains.

The day also marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year in Gujarat, known as Bestu Varas or Vikram Samvat New Year. The holiday applies to certain cities and regions, rather than the entire country. Govardhan Puja, which falls on the same day, commemorates Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill to protect villagers from torrential rains.

Meanwhile, Bali Pratipada marks the annual return of King Mahabali to his kingdom, according to Hindu mythology. According to the RBI's holiday calendar, banks in select regions will also remain closed on Wednesday, November 11, for Laxmi Puja (Deepawali), Ningol Chakkouba, Bhratridwitiya, Bhaidooj, and Chitragupt Jayanti. The holiday will apply to Gangtok in Sikkim.

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Imphal in Manipur, Kanpur and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, Kolkata in West Bengal, and Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. The festivities will also be observed in other parts of the country. With some states observing local holidays, such as the Local Holiday in NTR district, in connection with the conduct of the 2nd Ordinary Elections to MPTCs/ZPTCs, 2026.

As the country celebrates the festival of lights, customers are advised to plan their transactions and banking activities accordingly. With the majority of banking services available online, customers can continue to manage their accounts and conduct transactions without any disruptions. The Reserve Bank of India's holiday schedule provides a clear guide for customers to plan their banking activities.

This ensures that they can access their accounts and conduct transactions without any issues.