Dhanteras Bank Holiday 2026: The festive season has begun across India with the arrival of Dhanteras, marking the start of Diwali celebrations. People traditionally shop for gold, silver, utensils and other essential items on this auspicious occasion. However, those planning to visit their bank branches during the festive period may be wondering whether banks will remain open on Dhanteras. If you are planning to visit a bank on Friday, November 6, 2026, there is good news. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) November 2026 holiday calendar, no nationwide bank holiday has been declared for Dhanteras. This means banks are scheduled to operate normally, allowing customers to complete their routine banking transactions.

Banks to Remain Open on Dhanteras, Regular Services Available
Dhanteras is being celebrated on November 6, 2026, which falls on a Friday. The day is a regular working day, and Dhanteras is not listed as a bank holiday in the RBI's November holiday calendar. Therefore, customers can visit their respective bank branches to deposit or withdraw cash, submit cheques, update passbooks and complete other banking-related tasks. Banking services are expected to remain operational in most states, including Uttar Pradesh. However, local circumstances or branch-specific arrangements may sometimes affect working hours. Customers are advised to confirm with their respective branches before making a visit.

Banks to Remain Closed on Diwali and Govardhan Puja in Several States
Following Dhanteras, several bank holidays are scheduled during November due to major festivals. November 8 will be a Sunday, resulting in the regular weekly closure of banks across the country. On November 9, banks will remain closed in selected states and regions on account of Diwali, Lakshmi Puja and Govardhan Puja. These include Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Tripura, Sikkim and Manipur, among others. On November 10, banking operations will be affected in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and certain other regions. Banks in Uttar Pradesh and several other states will also observe a holiday on November 11 on account of Bhai Dooj and Chitragupta Jayanti.

Second and Fourth Saturdays Will Also Be Bank Holidays
Apart from festival-related holidays, customers should also keep the regular Saturday bank closures in mind. Under RBI guidelines, banks across India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. In November 2026, the second Saturday falls on November 14, while the fourth Saturday is on November 28. Regular banking operations will remain suspended at scheduled branches on both these dates. Banks also remain closed every Sunday. However, additional holidays may apply depending on local festivals and state-specific regulations.

Check RBI's Holiday Calendar Before Visiting Your Bank
Customers are advised to check the RBI's official bank holiday calendar before planning a branch visit, particularly during the festive season. Bank holidays are not uniform across the country and vary depending on regional festivals and state-specific notifications. Even when bank branches remain closed, digital banking services such as internet banking, mobile banking, UPI and ATM facilities generally continue to operate. However, services such as cheque clearance and other branch-dependent transactions may face delays. Therefore, customers who need to deposit cash, submit cheques or complete important documentation should consider visiting their bank on Dhanteras, November 6, while branches are scheduled to remain open.