Banks Close for Onam, Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, and Raksha Bandhan Holidays in August 2026
Banks across India will observe multiple holidays in late August 2026, including closures on August 25 and 26 in Kerala for Onam and Milad-i-Sherif, and on August 26 in several states for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, commemorating Prophet Muhammad's birth. Additional closures occur on August 28 for Raksha Bandhan in select regions. Despite branch closures, digital banking and ATMs will remain operational nationwide. Banks will reopen on August 29, a fifth Saturday, with regular Sunday closures continuing.
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.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, ndtv, economictimes, thefinancialexpress, mint, mint, english, oneindia. 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
oneindia broke this story on 24 Aug, 04:33 am. Other outlets followed.