Indian banks to close branches on six days from November 9 to 15
Branches of major Indian lenders, including SBI and HDFC Bank, will be closed on six days between November 9 and 15. Online banking and apps will keep working.
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what happened
According to Moody's, most public and private banks in India, including the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank, will not serve customers in branches during the week of November 9 to 15. The closures are tied to regional festivals such as Diwali and Laxmi Puja, along with weekend offs: the second Saturday on November 14 and Sunday on November 15 are closed for all banks nationwide.
Online banking, mobile apps, UPI, NEFT and RTGS continue to operate as usual, so transfers and payments remain available. The full list of regional holidays is published in the official calendar of the Reserve Bank of India.
why it matters
For markets the news is barely significant: branch closures do not affect liquidity or the functioning of the financial system, since digital channels keep running. Investors may only notice possible delays in operations that require a visit to a branch.
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- Bank holidays next week: SBI, HDFC, ICICI branches will be closed on these six days between 9-15 Nov. Check RBI calendar — Moody's, 8 November 2026 at 05:23 UTC
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