Banks to Remain Open on Sunday Ahead of Proposed Three-Day Strike From September 28

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Last Updated: 23rd September 2026 - 05:31 pm

Public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks will be open on Sunday, September 27, before a three-day strike planned by the United Forum of Bank Unions is set to begin. 

UFBU, who claims that it represents about 90% of the work force of the banking sector, has called for the strike to start from September 28 till September 30. The primary demand of the strike is the establishment of a five day banking week, along with other issues concerning pensions and Dearness Allowance for pensioners. 

The government’s decision is aimed at avoiding a prolonged disruption, as September 26 and 27 are weekend holidays and the proposed strike immediately follows them. 

The Reserve Bank of India has allowed bank branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and currency chests to operate normally on September 27. 

The timing is also significant because September 30 marks the half-yearly closing for banks, when reconciliation, provisioning, treasury and market-related work is carried out. 

Several public sector banks have advised customers to use mobile banking, ATMs, internet banking, BC points and UPI if the strike goes ahead. Customers have also been asked to complete essential transactions in advance. 

The government and bank managements have appealed to the unions to defer the strike while making arrangements to keep essential banking services available. 

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