The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) publishes a monthly schedule of bank holidays. This schedule includes Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, and holidays observed in specific states for religious or cultural reasons. Knowing these dates is crucial for planning your banking activities in Bangalore.
November 1st, 2024, was Kannada Rajyotsava, a major holiday in Karnataka, resulting in bank closures in Bangalore.
November 2nd, while a Saturday, wasn’t a bank holiday in Bangalore as Diwali (celebrated on this day in some states) is not a major holiday requiring bank closures in Karnataka. Banks operated on their regular Saturday schedule.
Sundays are always bank holidays in India, including Bangalore. Therefore, banks were closed on November 3rd and 10th.
Banks in Bangalore remained open from November 4th to 6th and on November 11th.
Regional holidays in other states, such as Chhath Puja (November 7th and 8th) or Guru Nanak Jayanti (November 15th), do not affect bank operations in Bangalore.
November 9th and 23rd, being the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, respectively, were bank holidays in Bangalore.
Kanakadasa Jayanti, observed on November 18th, is a public holiday in Karnataka, leading to bank closures in Bangalore.
Banks in Bangalore were open from November 25th to 30th. Remembering that Sundays are always bank holidays, banking services were available throughout the last week of November, excluding Sunday, the 24th.
Always check the official RBI holiday schedule for the most accurate and up-to-date information on bank closures in Bangalore. This will ensure you avoid unnecessary trips to closed branches. While this article provides a general overview, confirming with your specific bank branch is recommended, especially if you plan to visit on a day near a holiday.
