Public sector banks open this Sunday, September 27, 2026, to serve customers ahead of a scheduled three-day nationwide bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions. The Ministry of Finance issued instructions ensuring state-owned lenders and regional rural banks remain operational to minimize inconvenience to the general public.

The Reserve Bank of India granted approval for all public bank branches, administrative offices, currency chests, and automated teller machine networks to function during normal working hours on Sunday. This proactive measure aims to prevent severe disruption, as the planned strike coincides with crucial half-yearly financial closing activities scheduled for late September.

Who Called The Nationwide Bank Strike?

The United Forum of Bank Unions, representing nearly 90% of the total banking workforce in India, intends to begin a three-day strike starting Monday, September 28. The union leadership held conciliation talks with the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner, but negotiations ended without a resolution regarding key workforce demands, including the implementation of a five-day work week.

Government representatives and senior bank management continue urging union leaders to defer their industrial action and resolve pending matters through structured dialogue. Lenders have issued customer advisories recommending digital banking platforms, mobile apps, unified payments interface services, and automated banking points to manage daily transaction needs smoothly.

The government maintains that maintaining seamless financial services for all citizens remains a top policy priority. With branches remaining active on Sunday, consumers can complete urgent cash deposits, clearance procedures, and essential banking tasks before any potential operational stoppage begins on Monday.