November is a month filled with festivities and holidays. This month kicks off with the celebration of Karva Chauth, followed by the five-day festival of Diwali, Chhath Puja, and Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Make the Most of Public Holidays
Due to national and religious festivals, November offers several days off work. Banks and many offices remain closed, giving you ample time to spend with family and friends.
Long Weekends for Travel
In November, you can enjoy two long weekends. Diwali falls on November 12th, followed by Govardhan Puja on November 13th.
Additionally, there’s a long weekend from November 25th to 27th due to Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Where to Travel in November
Plan your trips according to the holidays. Banks will be closed for a total of 15 days in November.
Diwali on November 12th marks the beginning of this holiday period. After that, there’s a weekend right before Chhath Puja on November 20th.
Another extended weekend awaits from November 25th to 27th due to Guru Nanak Jayanti.
November Holiday Calendar
- November 1, 2023: Kannada Rajyotsava/Kut/Karva Chauth (Bengaluru, Shimla, Imphal)
- November 5, 2023: Sunday
- November 10, 2023: Wangala Mahotsav (Shillong)
- November 11, 2023: Second Saturday
- November 12, 2023: Govardhan Puja/Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)/Diwali (Agartala, Gangtok, Dehradun, Imphal, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jaipur)
- November 13, 2023: Diwali (Bali Pratipada)/Diwali/Vikram Samvat New Year Day/Lakshmi Puja (Ahmedabad, Belapur, Gangtok, Mumbai, Nagpur, Bengaluru)
- November 15, 2023: Bhai Dooj/Chitragupta Jayanti/Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)/Ningol Chakkouba/Bhratri Ditiya (Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shimla)
- November 20, 2023: Chhath (Morning Arghya) (Patna, Ranchi)
- November 23, 2023: Sang Kutsnem/Igas-Bagwal (Dehradun, Shillong)
- November 25, 2023: Fourth Saturday
- November 26, 2023: Sunday
- November 27, 2023: Guru Nanak Jayanti/Kartik Purnima/Rahasa Purnima (Agartala, Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Hyderabad – Telangana, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla)
Planning Your November Travel
With two long weekends and multiple holidays, November is an excellent time for travel. Whether you want to experience the grandeur of Diwali in Banaras or Ayodhya,
or witness the serenity of Amritsar’s Golden Temple during Guru Nanak Jayanti, there are plenty of options.
Additionally, you can explore the scenic beauty of Himachal Pradesh during this time. Make the most of the festive season and plan your trip wisely!