Banks to Remain Open on Sunday, September 27 Ahead of Proposed Strike

New Delhi, September 23: Banks across India will remain open on Sunday, September 27, 2026, to ensure customers can access essential banking services.

The decision has been taken ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30.

Why Will Banks Open on Sunday?

The Ministry of Finance said the decision was taken to prevent banking services from being disrupted for an extended period.

September 26 and 27 fall on the weekend immediately before the proposed strike. To ensure that customers do not face difficulties in completing urgent banking work, banks have been directed to operate on September 27.

Public Sector and Rural Banks to Function

All Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) will remain operational on Sunday, September 27.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has also approved the operation of bank branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and currency chests on that day.

Indian Bank Confirms Sunday Opening

Indian Bank has also informed customers that its branches will remain open on September 27 for their convenience.

Customers who have urgent branch-related banking work may therefore use the Sunday working day before the proposed strike period.

Three-Day Bank Strike Proposed

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called for a proposed nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30.

The government and bank managements have appealed to the unions to defer the proposed strike and have taken measures to ensure that essential banking services remain available.

Key Dates

September 26: Weekend holiday

September 27: Banks to remain open

September 28–30: Proposed nationwide bank strike

September 27: RBI-approved operation of branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and currency chests