# Bank holiday check: SBI, HDFC, ICICI branches open Saturday 7 Nov

> SBI, HDFC, ICICI branches open Saturday 7 Nov ahead of Diwali.
- Title: Bank holiday check: SBI, HDFC, ICICI branches open Saturday 7…
- Summary: SBI, HDFC, ICICI branches open Saturday 7 Nov ahead of Diwali. SBI, HDFC, ICICI and other Indian banks remain open on Saturday 7 November 2026 for customer…
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- Author: Jocelyn Fernandes
- Published: 2026-11-07T01:33:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rbi calendar, sbi, hdfc bank, icici bank, bank holiday, diwali, november 2026, bank branches, online banking, bank holidays, india, news
## Bank holiday status
SBI, HDFC, ICICI branches remain open across India on Saturday 7 November 2026 ahead of Diwali.
## RBI holiday rules
All scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe listed holidays and mandatory closure on second and fourth Saturdays and every Sunday in a month.
## Bank holiday calendar
RBI calendar shows no bank holiday on Saturday 7 November 2026, making it the first Saturday of the month.
## Regional holidays
Banks close for regional holidays including Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Pooja and Vishwakarma Day in specific cities.
## Digital services
Online banking and mobile apps remain operational on bank holidays for transactions and payments.
## Bank closures this month
Banks will close for 16 days this month including state and regional holidays and weekend offs.
## Next bank holidays
Banks close pan India on Sunday 8 November 2026 and Saturday 14 November 2026.
## Regional closures
Banks close in specific cities for regional holidays including Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Pooja and Vishwakarma Day.
## Online banking services
Customers can use UPI, bank apps, NEFT/RTGS transfers and card services on holidays.
## Key takeaway

SBI, HDFC, ICICI and other Indian banks remain open on Saturday 7 November 2026 for customer services as per RBI calendar ahead of Diwali.