Banks to remain open on Sunday, September 27? Finance ministry issues key update to assist customers
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23-09-2026 21:03:48
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Banks to remain open on Sunday, September 27? Finance ministry issues key update to assist customers
New Delhi (Special correspondent) - The Finance Ministry has announced that all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will operate normally on September 27. This decision follows the United Forum of Bank Unions' proposal for a three-day nationwide bank strike. The government is focused on ensuring the banking needs of citizens are met without disruption. Customers can access banking services uninterrupted during this period for their convenience.
The Finance Ministry notified that that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval for all bank branches, offices, ATM-link branches and Currency Chests to remain fully operational on Sunday, i.e., September 27.
The notification comes after the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30, 2026, coinciding with the preceding weekend holidays of September 26 and 27. The government has taken proactive steps to safeguard the banking needs of citizens, the notification said, adding that all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will function normally on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
adversely affected for an extended period, all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will function normally on Sunday, the 27th of September, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India has granted approval for all bank branches, offices, ATM-link branches and Currency Chests to remain fully operational on 27.09.2026," it said. The government reiterated that the welfare and convenience of bank customers remains its foremost priority. "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. For customer convenience, State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank advised customers to complete important branch banking transactions in advance ahead of the proposed bank strike. The banks urged customers to use digital and self-service channels during the strike period.
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