Overview
- November 1 is a Karnataka-specific bank holiday on the RBI calendar, leading to statewide branch closures.
- SBI, Canara Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank have confirmed that physical branches are shut for the day.
- ATMs, UPI and online banking remain operational, as do hospitals and public transport.
- Customers are advised to complete cash or cheque transactions in advance or use digital options for urgent needs.
- The observance marks the 1956 unification of Kannada-speaking regions and the 1973 renaming to Karnataka, with leaders sharing public greetings.