Bank Holiday September 27, 2026: Bank customers have an opportunity to complete important branch-related work today, Sunday, September 27. The government has announced that all public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) will function normally on Sunday ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike scheduled for September 28 to 30. The Reserve Bank of India has also approved the operation of bank branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and currency chests on September 27.
Why Are Banks Open on Sunday?
The decision comes as the proposed bank strike from September 28 to 30 follows the weekend holidays of September 26 and 27. Without the special Sunday opening, customers could have faced a prolonged interruption in branch banking services.
The government said the move has been taken to ensure that genuine banking requirements are not affected for an extended period. The three-day strike also coincides with September 30, the date associated with the banks’ half-yearly account closing process.
Customers who have pending branch-related work can therefore use the additional working day to complete their transactions, subject to the services available at their respective branches.
Which Banks Will Remain Open?
The Sunday opening applies to Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks. The arrangement covers bank branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and currency chests, which have been approved to remain operational on September 27.
This includes major public sector banks such as SBI, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank, along with RRBs.
The government has separately advised customers to make use of digital banking services such as internet banking, mobile banking, UPI and ATMs for routine requirements during the strike period, subject to availability.
Why Are Bank Employees Going on Strike?
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) and other unions have called the three-day strike from September 28 to 30. One of the key demands is the implementation of a five-day banking week, under which Saturdays would become regular non-working days.
The Finance Ministry has said that the government has held several rounds of discussions with the unions. It also stated that the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) issue was kept in abeyance, while the five-day banking demand remains the outstanding issue highlighted by the unions.
The government and bank managements have appealed to the unions to defer the proposed strike and have taken steps to maintain essential banking services.
Disclaimer: This article is based on government and banking-related information available on September 27, 2026. Banking operations and strike-related arrangements may vary depending on developments and individual branch circumstances. Customers should check with their bank for the availability of specific services before visiting a branch.