In view of the proposed nationwide bank strike by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) from September 28 to 30, 2026, the government has announced that all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will operate normally on Sunday (September 27, 2026).
The Reserve Bank of India has granted approval for all bank branches, offices, ATM-link branches and currency chests to remain fully operational on September 27, it said.
“In order to ensure that the genuine banking needs of the public 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,” the statement said.
The Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance reiterated that the welfare and convenience of bank customers remains the government’s foremost priority. Earlier reporting noted: Govt says banks will remain open this Sunday ahead of three-day nationwide strike Banks will remain open this Sunday ahead of a three-day nationwide strike from September 28, the government said, offering some relief to customers.
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, it said.
Earlier reporting noted: The meeting came a day after the Finance Ministry appealed to bank employees to refrain from striking and resolve their remaining demands through dialogue.
