Banks to remain open on Sunday for customers’ convenience in view of proposed nationwide strike

In response to the impending nationwide bank strike by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), the government has announced that all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The UFBU, which claims representation of 90% of the banking workforce, plans a three-day strike starting September 28, primarily advocating for a 5-day banking week.

The strike would coincide with the half-yearly closure of the banking sector. To prevent any adverse impact on public banking needs, all bank branches, offices, ATM-link branches, and currency chests have been instructed to operate normally on Sunday. The Reserve Bank of India has approved this operational status, and the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance emphasized that customer welfare and convenience remain the government's top priority.

Both the government and bank management have urged the unions to postpone the strike, and banks have advised their customers to complete essential transactions before the strike dates to avoid inconvenience.