Banks will remain closed today on November 13, know why RBI has declared a holiday.
New Delhi:
Banks will be closed today, Friday. If you're planning to visit a bank branch tomorrow, November 13th, to get your work done, first find out if banks are open in your state. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, banks will be closed in some states today, Wednesday. Here's a breakdown of which states will be closed tomorrow and why.
Why will banks be closed today, Friday, November 13th?
Banks in Meghalaya will be closed today, Friday, November 13th. All public and private sector banks, including State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara, Axis, HDFC, and ICICI, will remain closed. Banks in Meghalaya will be closed due to the Wangala Festival. Banks will remain open in all other states except these states.
The reason for banks being closed on Friday?
Banks in Meghalaya will be closed for the Wangala Festival, a traditional harvest festival of the Garo community. Also known as the 100 Drums Festival, this festival's history is rooted in the Garo tribe's ancient agricultural traditions. It is celebrated to thank the Sun God, Misi Saljong, for a bountiful harvest after harvest.
The Wangala Festival is celebrated in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya. It begins on the first day with a ritual called Ragula, which involves a traditional puja at the village headman's house. People then join the festivities wearing colorful traditional clothing and feather-adorned crowns. Men play the long, traditional drum, called Dama, and women perform folk dances to the beat of the drum.
Will bank branches remain open in other states?
Banks will remain open in states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Sikkim, Manipur, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, etc. Banks will remain open in all states except Meghalaya. Banks will operate as usual there.
When will banks be closed in November 2026?
November 13 – Bank branches in Meghalaya will remain closed due to Wangala festival.
November 16 – Banks will be closed in Bihar and Jharkhand for Chhath Puja. On this day, devotees worship the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
November 20 – Bank branches in Uttarakhand will be closed due to Igas-Baghwal, a local festival in Uttarakhand.
November 23 – Banks will remain closed in Meghalaya due to Seng Kut Snem festival.
November 24 – Banks will remain closed in states like Delhi, UP, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh etc. on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima.
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