Banks Closed in Shimla for Karwa Chauth; Other Cities Remain Open on October 29
Banks in India will generally remain open on Thursday, October 29, 2026, despite Karwa Chauth celebrations. Only branches in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, including major banks like SBI, HDFC, and ICICI, will be closed for the local holiday. Other cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are not affected. Digital banking services, including mobile apps, internet banking, UPI, and ATMs, will remain operational nationwide. Customers are advised to confirm local branch schedules before visiting, especially around other upcoming holidays like Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birthday on October 31 in Ahmedabad.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 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 38/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, mint, news18, freepressjournal, timesnow, ndtv, oneindia, businessstandard, and 7 more. 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
mint broke this story on 25 Oct, 09:30 am. Other outlets followed.