Bank Holiday Today: SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank Branches Shut In 7 Cities On November 10

Customers visiting bank branches today, November 10, may have to postpone their work if they live in certain parts of the country. Banks, including the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and Punjab National Bank, will not offer in-branch services in seven cities due to regional festivals.

The closures will impact Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai and Nagpur. Both public and private sector banks will follow the holiday schedule in these locations.

The closures are part of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) regional bank holiday calendar for November 2026. The holiday schedule varies across states, depending on local festivals and important occasions.

Seven Cities To Observe Bank Holiday

Bank branches in the seven cities will be closed on November 10 on account of Diwali-related celebrations and the beginning of the Vikram Samvat New Year.

The occasions observed across these locations include Diwali and Bali Pratipada, Deepawali and Govardhan Puja, Lakshmi Puja and Vikram Samvat New Year.

Vikram Samvat New Year marks the beginning of a new year under the traditional Hindu calendar followed in parts of India. Govardhan Puja is another important Hindu festival, associated with the worship of Govardhan Hill and Lord Krishna. Lakshmi Puja is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and is associated with wealth and prosperity.

Bali Pratipada marks the occasion of King Bali's return to earth and is observed on the fourth day of Diwali.

November has a total of 16 bank holidays across different parts of India, according to the RBI's holiday calendar. These include Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, and state-specific festival holidays.

Banks will be closed on November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 due to Sundays. The second and fourth Saturdays, November 14 and 28, will also be non-working days for banks.

Regional holidays are scheduled on November 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 20, 23, 24 and 27. However, these closures do not apply uniformly across the country. Customers should check the holiday schedule applicable to their city before visiting a branch.

Digital Banking Will Be Available As Usual

Although bank branches will be shut in the aforementioned cities, customers can access most routine banking services through digital channels.

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments, mobile banking, and internet banking can be used for fund transfers, utility bill payments, and other transactions. NEFT and RTGS services are also available through digital banking facilities.

Customers can also withdraw cash through ATMs (depending on cash availability), and use debit and credit cards for payments.