Banks Close in Several States for Dussehra and Regional Festivals in October 2026
Banks across various Indian states will observe holidays between October 19 and 25, 2026, due to regional festivals like Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Ayudha Pooja. Closures vary by state and banking centre, with some exceptions such as Gangtok and Imphal remaining open on October 20. While physical branches will be closed, digital banking services, UPI payments, and ATMs will operate normally. Customers are advised to check local schedules before visiting branches, as reopening dates differ by location.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, indiatvnews, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 19 Oct, 01:33 am. Other outlets followed.