India, Nov. 5 -- Several banks across India will be closed on November 5, 2025, as the nation observes Guru Nanak Jayanti, marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The festival is one of the most sacred occasions for the Sikh community and is celebrated with prayers, processions, and community service.

According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) official list, banks will remain closed in Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu & Srinagar, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh. Depending on the region, the holiday also coincides with Kartika Purnima and Rahas Purnima c...