Overview
- Banks in Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, were closed on October 31 for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti, marking the last holiday of October’s heavy schedule.
- The RBI’s November calendar lists 11 closed days including Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays, resulting in fewer weekday shutdowns than October.
- On November 1, branches close in Karnataka for Kannada Rajyotsava and in Uttarakhand for Igas‑Bagwal, with other states operating normally.
- Most states observe closures on November 5 for Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartika Purnima and Rahas Purnima, followed by Meghalaya-specific holidays on November 6–7 and Kanakadasa Jayanthi in Karnataka on November 8 alongside the second Saturday.
- UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, internet and mobile banking, and ATMs continue to function during branch holidays, and customers are advised to check the RBI city-wise matrix before visiting a branch.