Public sector banks and regional rural banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, the government has said.
What the government said
It added that the government and bank managements have appealed to unions to defer the proposed strike, and have also taken measures to ensure that essential banking services continue uninterrupted. “The Department reiterates that the welfare and convenience of bank customers remains the Government’s foremost priority. The Government and bank managements have appealed to unions to defer the proposed strike, and have also taken measures to ensure that essential banking services continue un-interrupted,” the statement read.
The Ministry of Finance, in a statement on Wednesday, said, “In view of the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) from September 28 to 30, 2026, coinciding with the preceding weekend holidays of September 26 and 27, the government has taken proactive steps to safeguard the banking needs of citizens. The ministry’s statement added that to ensure that citizens’ banking needs are not adversely affected for an extended period, “all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will function normally on Sunday, the 27th of September, 2026.
Why will banking services be impacted next week: Strike details
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which claims to represent 90 per cent of the banking workforce, has announced the three-day strike to press for a five-day banking week and other demands. – The unions have primarily sought implementation of a five-day banking week, according to a news agency ANI report.
