Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Check Bank, School, and Stock Market Holiday Schedules

For Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 15, 2024, here's a quick guide on closures: many banks, schools, and some businesses will be closed to observe the holiday, though specifics may vary by region. The stock markets will likely follow holiday schedules, so checking in advance is recommended. 


On Friday, November 15, 2024, banks, schools, and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will be closed for Guru Nanak Jayanti and Karthika Purnima. The holiday honors Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and includes additional regional observances in states like Odisha and Telangana.

Banks Closed Across States

Banks will be closed on November 15 in states like Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Jharkhand, and Mizoram for Guru Nanak Jayanti, per RBI's holiday list. Karnataka and Meghalaya will observe additional bank holidays on November 18 and 23, respectively. Online and mobile banking services will remain accessible.

Stock Market Holiday

The NSE and BSE will be closed on November 15, giving investors a long weekend, with trading resuming on Monday, November 18. Stock, derivatives, and SLB trading will be suspended on this day. The next market holiday is on December 25 for Christmas.

Schools Close Nationwide

Schools across India will be closed on November 15 for Guru Nanak Jayanti. Punjab will observe an additional holiday on November 16 for Kartar Singh Sarabha’s martyrdom, while Odisha schools will also mark Rahas Purnima on November 15.

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