New Delhi, India – While Diwali celebrations have brought joy across India, whether Monday, 9th November 2026, qualifies as a public holiday hinges significantly on an individual's location and their place of employment. It has been confirmed that this date will not be observed as a nationwide public holiday, with closures instead applying to specific states and, in some instances, particular districts within those states, according to reports from The Economic Times.
Regional Public Holidays Declared
The government of Gujarat has officially designated Monday, 9th November, as a public holiday for all state government offices. This decision allows employees an extended break following the Diwali festivities. To compensate for this extra day off, Saturday, 28th November, has been scheduled as a working day. It is crucial to note that this declaration specifically applies to state government offices and does not automatically extend to private companies or other institutions across the state, as reported by The Times of India.
Tamil Nadu has implemented more expansive measures, declaring Monday, 9th November, a holiday for government offices, public sector undertakings, schools, colleges, and other educational institutions throughout the state. This decision was made in response to requests from students, parents, teachers, and government employees seeking an additional day for travel and family gatherings following Deepavali, which falls on 8th November. Similar to Gujarat, Tamil Nadu has also designated Saturday, 28th November, as a compensatory working day.
In Maharashtra, Monday, 9th November, has not been declared a statewide public holiday. However, government and semi-government offices situated within the Pune district, as well as in Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts, will remain closed. The Pune administration specifically relocated its local Diwali holiday from 6th November to 9th November, while a separate circular issued by the Maharashtra government on Friday, 6th November, confirmed a local holiday for state offices in the two Mumbai districts.
It is important to note that neighbouring areas such as Thane, Palghar, and Raigad are not automatically covered by these specific orders. Schools in Maharashtra are expected to adhere to their individual Diwali vacation schedules, which vary considerably by school and district.
Guidance For Banks And Private Offices
Bank customers across India are strongly advised to consult the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) city-specific holiday list before planning any branch visits. According to the RBI's November 2026 calendar, Tuesday, 10th November, observed as Bali Pratipada, is listed as a bank holiday in Mumbai. However, 9th November does not appear on this list as a bank holiday, indicating that bank branches in Mumbai are scheduled to remain operational. The additional government office holidays declared in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra do not automatically translate into corresponding bank holidays.
For individuals employed in the private sector, the extra day off is not automatically guaranteed. Company holiday calendars can vary significantly, and employees are encouraged to confirm with their Human Resources departments whether 9th November is included in their organisation's approved leave schedule. Crucially, digital banking services, including Unified Payments Interface (UPI), mobile banking, internet banking, and ATM withdrawals, are generally expected to remain fully accessible regardless of any branch closures.