Banks Closed in Select Indian States on November 9, 2026, for Diwali Holidays
Banks in several Indian states will be closed on Monday, November 9, 2026, for Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Pooja, and Vishwakarma Day. Closures affect states including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and cities like Agartala, Bhopal, and Jaipur. Other states and union territories will have regular banking operations. Digital banking services will remain available nationwide. Bank holidays vary regionally, with additional closures on November 10 and 11 in some areas, following the Reserve Bank of India's official holiday calendar.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 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.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 6 Nov, 01:30 am. Other outlets followed.