Bank Strike September 2026, Public Sector Banks and RRBs to Remain Open on September 27

The Ministry of Finance has announced that all Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) will function normally on Sunday, September 27, 2026, to ensure that customers have access to banking services before the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike. The decision comes in view of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) strike proposed from September 28 to 30, 2026, which follows the weekend holidays of September 26 and 27. The government has taken this step to prevent customers from facing an extended period without access to essential branch banking services.

Public Sector Banks and RRBs to Remain Open on September 27

According to the Ministry of Finance press release dated September 23, 2026, all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will operate normally on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The decision has been taken specifically to safeguard the banking requirements of citizens in view of the proposed strike and the preceding weekend holidays. This means customers will be able to access normal banking services at PSB and RRB branches on September 27.

Why Will Banks Remain Open on Sunday, September 27?

The decision has been taken because the proposed strike from September 28 to 30 comes immediately after the weekend holidays of September 26 and 27.

Without the special working arrangement, customers could potentially face an extended period with limited access to branch-based banking services. The government has therefore taken proactive measures to ensure that the genuine banking requirements of citizens are not adversely affected.

The Ministry of Finance has stated that the measure is intended to safeguard the banking needs of the public. The government and bank management have also appealed to the unions to defer the proposed strike and have taken steps to ensure the continuation of essential banking services.

RBI Approves Full Banking Operations on September 27

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval for all bank branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and Currency Chests to remain fully operational on September 27, 2026. This approval supports the decision to keep banking operations available on the Sunday immediately before the proposed strike.

The arrangement covers multiple parts of the banking infrastructure, rather than only customer-facing branches. Customers can therefore use September 27 as an additional opportunity to complete necessary banking work before the proposed strike period begins.

Bank Strike September 2026: Important Dates

Customers should keep the following dates in mind while planning their banking transactions.

Which Banks Will Remain Open on September 27?

The special working arrangement announced by the Ministry of Finance specifically covers Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks.

• Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
• Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
• Bank branches covered by the RBI’s approval
• Bank offices
• ATM-link branches
• Currency Chests

What Is the Proposed Bank Strike From September 28 to 30?

The special Sunday working arrangement has been announced in view of the three-day nationwide bank strike proposed by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) from September 28 to September 30, 2026.

What Should Bank Customers Do?

Customers who have important branch-related banking work can use September 27, 2026, as an additional opportunity to complete their transactions before the proposed strike period.

• Complete important branch transactions on or before September 27.
• Check the working hours of the concerned branch before visiting.
• Complete cash-related requirements in advance where necessary.
• Finish document submission or other branch-dependent work before the proposed strike.
• Use digital banking channels for eligible transactions during the strike period.
• Keep track of further announcements from the concerned bank.