Bhai Dooj 2026 will be celebrated across the country and the world on Wednesday (November 11, 2026). If you want to go to the bank on Wednesday and settle your financial matters, then also know whether there is any bank holiday in your city/state due to Bhaiya Dooj. According to the holiday list of Reserve Bank of India, bank branches will remain closed in many parts of the country due to various regional and religious festivals. These holidays will affect the customers of Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh.
This closure will be applicable to both public and private sector banks, which include State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank. However, bank branches in other states including the country's capital Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab and Maharashtra will remain open and function normally.
Why are banks closed on 11th November?
Here are those festivals and occasions due to which banks will remain closed in different parts of the country.
1. Lakshmi Puja: It is one of the main rituals associated with Diwali. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, along with Lord Ganesha. According to Hindu beliefs, Goddess Lakshmi comes to homes on the night of Diwali. To welcome them and get blessings of happiness and prosperity, people light lamps and decorate their houses.
2. Ningol Chakouba: It is an important traditional festival celebrated in Manipur. It celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters and strengthens family ties. On this occasion, married daughters are invited to their maternal homes for a special meal. Brothers welcome their sisters and give them gifts.
3. Fraternity: A traditional Hindu festival dedicated to the brother-sister relationship. According to mythology, on this day Yamraj had gone to meet his sister Yamuna. Yamuna welcomed him and applied tilak on his forehead, and also prayed for his long life. This tradition is associated with sisters praying for the well-being and prosperity of their brothers.
4. Bhai Dooj: It is celebrated 2 days after Diwali and symbolizes the relationship between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters apply tilak to their brothers and pray for their long life, good health and happiness. In return, brothers give gifts to their sisters and promise to protect them.
5. 'Chitragupta Jayanti' is dedicated to Lord Chitragupta. It is believed that they keep track of the good and bad deeds of people. He is also considered the worshipable deity of Kayastha community. Devotees worship him and pray to him with pens, inkpots and ledgers, so that he may be blessed with knowledge, wisdom and right conduct.
Will banks remain open in other states?
The answer is yes. In states and cities where there is no holiday on November 11, bank branches will remain open and conduct their regular business. Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab and Maharashtra are among the states where banks will function normally. Bank branches will remain closed in Uttar Pradesh due to Bhai Dooj.