{
  "id": 19650691,
  "title": "Are banks open or closed on Nov 16 at Chhath Puja?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/are-banks-open-or-closed-on-nov-16-at-chhath-puja",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-12T12:11:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/chhath-puja-bank-holiday-on-november-16-2026-are-sbi-hdfc-bank-icici-bank-pnb-and-other-banks-closed-for-chhath-puja/articleshow/135768760.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 16, 2026, bank operations in Bihar and Jharkhand states will be halted for Chhath Puja, a major Hindu festival celebrated on Monday. Customers in these two states should plan accordingly and complete any necessary banking tasks in advance.\n\nHowever, in New Delhi, banks are expected to remain open on November 16, 2026, despite the Chhath Puja holiday. This decision is based on the local government's declaration of a public holiday for the festival, which does not fall under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act guidelines.\n\nIndia observes bank holidays on specific Saturdays of each month, regardless of religious or cultural festivals. In November 2026, several other festivals and events are designated as bank holidays, including Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Kartika Purnima, among others. This ensures that bank operations are not disrupted during major cultural celebrations throughout the country.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}