List of Bank, School, Government Holiday in November 2023

List of Bank, School, Government Holiday in November 2023

Indian Calendar’s most awaited month is all set to arrive. The biggest festive season every Indian is waiting to celebrate and looking forward to planning their meetups with family, relaxed vacations, visit to their hometown and much more!

Holiday list November 2023:

Plan Your Time accordingly. This holiday calendar is helpful for planning leaves, booking travel, and preparing for festivals.

Karaka Chaturthi/Karva Chauth: A Day for Married Women

Karaka Chaturthi, also known as Karva Chauth, is a special tradition in India where married women fast for the well-being of their husbands. The festival of Karva Chauth date is 1st Nov 2023 and the day is Wednesday. Married Indian women will fast and do rituals on this day to show their love for their husbands.

Fasting Time: According to the tithi, Karwa Chauth will begin on October 31 at 9:30 pm and end on November 1 at 9:19 pm. The fast time is from 6:33 am to 8:15 pm.

Wangala Festival: A Colorful Harvest Celebration

The Wangala Festival is a cheerful event celebrated by the Garo tribe in Meghalaya, India. They celebrate a good harvest with dance, music, and their cultural traditions. The festival of Wangala date is 10th Nov 2023 and the day is Friday.

Duration of festival: The Wangala festival is generally celebrated for two days and can continue till one week also. The first day of festival is known as “Ragula” and the second day is known as “Kakkat”.

Special Food Preparation: Preparing Pukhlein, a sweet dish made with rice powder and jaggery is compulsory.

Diwali (Deepawali): The Festival of Lights

Diwali is a popular Indian festival known as the "Festival of Lights." It's about light overcoming darkness and good defeating evil. People light up their homes, enjoy fireworks, eat sweets, and exchange gifts. The Festival of Diwali date is 12th November, 2023 and the day is Sunday.

Diwali Puja Timings: The auspicious puja time for Diwali is from 5:40 PM to 7:36 PM on 12th November, 2023.

Bhai Duj: Celebrating Sibling Bonds

Bhai Duj, also called Bhai Phonta or Bhau Beej, is a Hindu festival celebrating the special bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters pray for their brothers' well-being, and brothers promise to protect their sisters. The Festival of Bhai Duj November 15 in 2023 and the day is Wednesday.

Bhai Duj Timmings: Bhai Duj tithi begins at Tuesday, 14th November 2023 at 02:36 PM and ends on Wednesday, 15th November 2023, at 01:47 PM

Chhath Puja: Worshiping the Sun God

Chhath Puja is a significant Hindu festival in some Indian states. It's a four-day festival where people fast, take dips in rivers, and pray to the Sun God for their family's well-being. The festival of Chhath Puja is on November 19, 2023 and the day is Sunday.

Pooja Timings: The muhurat for Chhath Puja 2023 is based on the shashthi tithi. It will start at 9:18 am on 18th November 2023 and end at 7:23 am on 19th November 2023, Sunday.

Guru Nanak Jayanti: Remembering the Sikh Guru

Guru Nanak Jayanti is an important Sikh festival, celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The Guru nanak jayanti is on November 27 in 2023 and the day is Monday.

Kartika Purnima: A Hindu Festival of Significance

Kartika Purnima is a Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Kartik month. Different regions celebrate it in various ways, either worshipping Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, or the goddess Tulsi.

Pooja Timings: The Kartika Purnima starts on 26th Nov, 2023 at 15:50 PM and ends on 27th Nov, 2023 at 14:50 Pm.

List of Government Holiday in November 2023

List of Bank Holidays in November 2023

Bank holidays in November 2023 includes the regular weekend holidays and public holidays. Despite the holidays, people can still use ATMs to withdraw and deposit money.

Check the list of Bank Holidays in India given below in the table.

List of School Holidays in November 2023

November 2023, List of government Holidays in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu observes 23 public holidays for government offices and banks, as authorized by the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881.

Among these, three are national holidays, namely Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanthi.

In November 2023, other notable holidays include Ayudha Pooja, Deepavali/Diwali, and Christmas.

Note: The above mentioned information is based on the data received. This might be changed by the Government; hence you can double check with your Bank, School or your belonging department.

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Frequently Asked Question

Q: How many holidays are there in November 2023?

A: There are 15 Holidays present in November 2023.

Q: When is Diwali this November 2023?

A: Diwali is on 12th November 2023 on Sunday this year.

Q: What is Wangala Festival and when is it celebrated?

A: Wangala Festival is a tradition cherished and celebrated by the Indian state Meghalaya on the 10th November, 2023. The Garo Tribe celebrates the festival by dancing and singing on their custom songs.

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Q: What are the rules of fasting for Karva chauth?

A: Women should keep an accurate nirjala fast that begins at daybreak and ends when the moon is seen. They should pray for their husband's long life, do the Karwa Puja, read the Karwa Chauth narrative, worship the moon, and pray to Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kartikeya.