In a departure from the typical weekend banking schedule, financial institutions across India will maintain regular operations on Saturday, November 29, 2025. This operational status stems from the Reserve Bank of India's structured holiday calendar for the fiscal year 2025-26, which permits banking activities on specific Saturdays throughout each month.
Understanding RBI's Weekend Banking Schedule
The Reserve Bank of India has clearly outlined that all scheduled and non-scheduled banks will observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. However, the first, third, and fifth Saturdays remain operational, providing customers with additional banking opportunities. This November 29 falls under the fifth Saturday category, ensuring nationwide banking services remain accessible.
Looking ahead, the immediate next bank closure occurs on Sunday, November 30, 2025, following the standard weekly holiday pattern. For the remainder of November, no additional bank holidays are scheduled beyond the regular weekend closures.
Regional Exceptions and Special Closures
While most Indian states will enjoy uninterrupted banking services, two northeastern regions face exceptional circumstances. Banks in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland will remain closed for two consecutive days due to regional observances. Arunachal Pradesh marks State Inauguration Day, while Nagaland celebrates Indigenous Faith Day, resulting in complete banking shutdowns across both regions.
This regional variation underscores the RBI's approach to designating bank holidays, which considers national, religious, and regional observances across different parts of the country. The system ensures that local traditions and celebrations are respected while maintaining overall banking efficiency.
Banking Services Availability and November Holiday Recap
Customers should note that despite physical branch closures during holidays, online banking services continue operating nationwide, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential financial transactions. Digital platforms allow customers to perform most banking activities conveniently, even during official holidays.
Reflecting on November's banking calendar, financial institutions were closed for five days excluding regular weekends. Significant closures included November 1 for Kannada Rajyothsava in Karnataka and Igas-Bagwal in Dehradun, followed by widespread closures on November 5 for Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartika Purnima, and Rahas Purnima across multiple cities including Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, and others.
Regional observances continued with Shillong banks closing on November 6 for Nongkrem Dance and November 7 for Wangala Festival, while Bengaluru marked Kanakadasa Jayanthi with bank closures on November 8.
As December approaches, customers should prepare for more extensive closures, with reports indicating banks will remain shut for 13 days throughout the month, varying by state and regional observances.
