Bank Holiday: Banks will remain closed in these states tomorrow; check whether there will be a holiday in your city or not..

Bank Holiday: If you are planning to visit a bank on Friday (November 13), be sure to check the holiday list first. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) bank holiday calendar, banks will remain closed in Meghalaya and Karnataka on November 13—in Meghalaya due to the Wangala Festival, and in Karnataka on the occasion of Kanakadasa Jayanti. However, banks will remain open as usual in the rest of the country.

Holiday due to the Wangala Festival

Banks in Meghalaya will be closed on November 13 for the Wangala Festival. Wangala is a major traditional festival of the Garo community in Meghalaya; it is also known as the '100 Drums Festival.' The festival is celebrated to express gratitude for a good harvest and to honor nature. It features traditional dance, music, and the playing of drums.

Banks will remain open in cities, including those in Delhi and UP.

The bank holiday on November 13 is not nationwide; it applies only to Meghalaya. Consequently, banks will remain open as usual in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, Maharashtra, and other states. This means that banking operations in Delhi-NCR, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Lucknow will not be affected. Nevertheless, it is advisable to check for any local holidays specific to your city or bank branch.

Services available even when bank branches are closed

Despite bank branches being closed, customers will continue to have access to digital banking services. You can transfer funds via mobile or internet banking. Services such as UPI payments, cash withdrawals from ATMs, and balance inquiries will also remain fully functional. However, tasks that require a physical visit to a bank branch—such as depositing cheques, obtaining demand drafts, or processing other official documents—cannot be completed. Therefore, if you have any urgent banking matters, it is best to address them before the holiday.

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