Are public, private sector banks open today?

Public and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) will be open on Sunday, September 27, 2026, according to instructions from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The move is intended to give customers a day to complete essential banking tasks before a proposed three-day bank strike, which is scheduled from September 28 to September 30. Private banks, on the other hand, are unlikely to be open, as they are not participating in the strike, so customers should verify with their specific bank about the holiday status.

The RBI authorized the operation of bank branches, offices, ATM-linked branches, and currency chests on the proposed Sunday. However, bank employee organizations, such as the All India Bank Officers' Association (AIBOA), have objected to the decision. AIBOA has advised its members not to work on the proposed Sunday, stating that the day is a holiday under the Industrial Disputes Act, and that its members will observe the proposed stay-out strike from September 28 to September 30.