According to the Reserve Bank of India, November 15 has been listed as a holiday on account of Guru Nanak Jayanti/Karthika Purnima/Rahas Purnima.

Guru Nanak Jayanti is also known as Gurpurab, this day is observed to commemorate the birthday of the first Sikh Guru, who is famously known as Guru Nanak. This event is celebrated every year on the same date to pay tribute to his life lessons and more.

The RBI holiday list includes national holidays, state-specific celebrations, and weekends such as the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays

India is celebrating Guru Nanak Jayanti on Friday. The public holiday marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji—the founder of Sikhism. The day also falls on Kartika Purnima and is a major cultural and spiritual occasion across the nation.

On November 15, 2024, India celebrates Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartika Purnima, marking a public holiday for banks across several states. Here’s a breakdown of bank closures by state and how this holiday impacts banking services.

Discover the significance of Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024, celebrated on 15th November, marking the birth of Sikhism's founder.

Bank branches in a few states will remain closed today (Friday 15 November 2024) account of Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima as per the RBI holiday list. Banks in Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh,

Major cities where banks will remain shut today include Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Hyderabad, etc.

Banks will remain shut in several states on Friday, November 15, 2024, due to Guru Nanak Jayanti and Karthika Purnima. Check the state-wise list