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Right Owned by Independent News ServiceAre banks open today on November 9, 2026? Check the full list of holidays by RBI and other details
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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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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…
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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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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…
