Everything is 'shutting down' tomorrow: Here is what you need to know about the post-Diwali closures.
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- ✓Government offices, schools, and colleges in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu will remain closed on November 9.
- ✓In Maharashtra, only specific offices in Mumbai and Pune got a holiday.
- ✓November 9 is not a nationwide public holiday, so bank customers should check the Reserve Bank of India calendar before visiting branches.
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Diwali celebrations may continue into Monday, November 9, 2026, but the holiday schedule will differ across states. While Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have announced an additional holiday, government and semi-government offices in Mumbai and Pune will also remain closed following separate Maharashtra government notifications.
However, November 9 is not a nationwide public holiday. Bank branches, private offices and schools will follow different schedules depending on their location and respective holiday calendars.
Here is what will remain open and closed on Monday.
Gujarat: Government offices to remain closedThe Gujarat government has declared November 9 a public holiday for state government offices to extend the Diwali break. Employees will get Monday off, while November 28 will be observed as a working day to compensate for the additional holiday.
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