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Bank holiday today: Are SBI, HDFC, ICICI branches closed on Monday, 9 November for Diwali? Check cities, RBI calendar

Bank holiday today: Are SBI, HDFC, ICICI branches closed on Monday, 9 November for Diwali? Check cities, RBI calendar

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Banks including the State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and ICICI are scheduled to observe a holiday on Monday, 9 November for Diwali and associated festivals such as Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Pooja and Vishwakarma Day. The exact cities and states where branches will be closed differ, so customers should check the RBI calendar or local listings for their area. Despite branch closures, ATMs and online banking services remain operational.

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  • center · 1 outlet

    Banks will observe several holidays throughout November for Diwali and various regional festivals across India. Closure dates vary by state, impacting customers' banking activities and access to physical branches. While ATMs and online banking services remain operational, branch-dependent…

    — The Times of India

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    Bank holiday today: Check in which cities lenders including the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank will be closed on Monday, 9 November for customers on account of Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Pooja and Vishwakarma Day.

    — Livemint

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Bank holiday today: Check in which cities lenders including the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank will be closed on Monday, 9 November for customers on account of Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Pooja and Vishwakarma Day.

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  1. India TV Right Independent News Service

    Are banks open today on November 9, 2026? Check the full list of holidays by RBI and other details

    Planning to visit a bank right after Diwali? You might want to check the RBI calendar first, as bank branches in select states will remain closed on Monday, November 9, 2026. Because Diwali and post-Diwali festivities vary by region under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday schedule, bank…

  2. 2 hours later
  3. The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Bank holiday on Diwali: Where banks are closed on November 9; check state-wise list

    Banks will observe several holidays throughout November for Diwali and various regional festivals across India. Closure dates vary by state, impacting customers' banking activities and access to physical branches. While ATMs and online banking services remain operational, branch-dependent…

  4. 9 hours later
  5. Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. Current article

    Bank holiday today: Are SBI, HDFC, ICICI branches closed on Monday, 9 November for Diwali? Check cities, RBI calendar

    Bank holiday today: Check in which cities lenders including the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank will be closed on Monday, 9 November for customers on account of Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Pooja and Vishwakarma Day.

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