Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed for Guru Tegh Bahadur Shahid Diwas?

दिल्ली सरकार ने श्री गुरु तेग बहादुर साहिब जी की 350वीं शहीदी दिवस के पावन अवसर पर 25 नवंबर 2025 को अवकाश घोषित करने का निर्णय लिया है।

गुरु साहिब के साहस, करुणा और धार्मिक स्वतंत्रता के संदेश हमें सदैव प्रेरित करते रहेंगे।

The Delhi Government has decided to declare 25…

— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) November 22, 2025

Many people are wondering whether banks are closed today, as schools and government offices in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh observe a public holiday.

The uncertainty originates from the fact that November 25 has been designated as a public holiday for government agencies in both states.

Know about Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur Shahid Diwas:

Devotees participate in the Nagar Kirtan procession, commemorating the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, as it reaches Guru Nanak Mission Chowk, in Jalandhar. (ANI Photo)

Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheed Diwas recalls the ninth Sikh Guru, who devoted his life to upholding religious freedom and the rights of the oppressed.

During Aurangzeb’s reign, he opposed forced conversions and chose sacrifice over silence, establishing himself as a symbol of heroism and moral strength.

Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur Shahid Diwas 2025: Are banks open or closed today, on November 25?

Banks will be operating today, as there is no RBI-approved public holiday. Customers can access branch services without difficulty throughout India.

All of November’s bank holidays ended in the first half of the month.

Upcoming bank holidays in December 2025

The major nationwide holiday in December is likely to be Christmas, which will be celebrated on December 25. On this day, banks throughout India will be closed.