Banks to Open on Sunday, September 27, Ahead of Three-Day Strike
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All public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) will remain open and function normally on Sunday, September 27, as the government seeks to minimise disruption to banking services ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30.
The Ministry of Finance announced the decision on September 23, saying the additional working day would help customers access essential banking services before the strike. The move comes as the proposed strike by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) follows the weekend holidays on September 26 and 27.
Sunday Declared Working Day for Banks
“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, September 27, 2026,” the Ministry of Finance said in a statement.
The decision means customers will be able to undertake branch-based banking transactions on Sunday before the proposed strike begins on Monday.
The government said the step was necessary because the combination of the two-day weekend holiday and the three-day strike could otherwise have resulted in an extended disruption to banking services.
RBI Approves Wider Banking Operations
The Reserve Bank of India has approved operations beyond regular bank branches for the additional working day.
The approval covers bank offices, ATM-link branches and currency chests, allowing the banking network to remain operational on Sunday.
The move is intended to ensure continuity of essential banking services before the proposed strike period begins.
Three-Day Strike Scheduled From September 28
The proposed nationwide strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30 and has been called by the United Forum of Bank Unions.
With Sunday being declared a working day for public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks, customers will have an additional opportunity to complete banking transactions before the three-day strike.
The Ministry of Finance said the government and bank managements have also appealed to the unions to defer the proposed strike.
“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 ministry said.
The government reiterated that the welfare and convenience of bank customers remains its foremost priority as it prepares for the potential disruption during the proposed strike period.
