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If you're planning to visit the bank on Wednesday, November 5th, you should be aware of bank holidays. Otherwise, you might find your bank branch closed.

November 5th Bank Holiday: November is also full of bank holidays. Banks were closed on several occasions last month during the festive season. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases the list of bank holidays in advance. If you're planning to visit the bank on Wednesday, November 5th, you should be aware of bank holidays. Otherwise, you might find your bank branch closed.

In such a situation, you could face difficulties. Before going to the bank tomorrow, find out whether banks are open in your city. The RBI announces holidays in different states. The RBI also declares bank holidays upon specific requests from states.

Why are banks closed on November 5th?

The RBI has announced a bank holiday in various cities across the country on November 5th to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Additionally, the festival of Kartik Purnima will be celebrated across the country tomorrow. This festival holds great significance in India. The Sikh community celebrates Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti as Prakash Parv.

Which cities will have a bank holiday?

Banks will be closed in Chandigarh, Mumbai, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kolkata, Bhopal, Ranchi, Dehradun, Jammu, Hyderabad, and other cities on Wednesday to celebrate Prakash Parv and Kartik Purnima. Banks will also be closed in the national capital, Delhi.

RBI Releases Holiday List

The RBI announces bank holidays. The RBI releases a calendar containing all the information related to bank holidays. In addition to national holidays, the RBI also announces bank holidays on special requests from states.