India, Nov. 5 -- Bank Holiday Today, November 6, 2026: Banks across India are scheduled to remain open on Friday, November 6, as Dhanteras is not listed as a bank holiday in the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) November 2026 holiday calendar. Customers planning to visit branches of the State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and other lenders can generally expect regular banking operations on the occasion.

Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. The occasion is traditionally associated with purchasing gold, silver, jewellery, utensils and other valuable items. As households prepare for festive shopping, many customers may also need banking ...