New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- Banks across India could face disruption to in-branch operations from September 28 to 30, 2026, as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has proposed a three-day nationwide strike to press for its key demands, including the implementation of a five-day banking week and pension reforms.

The proposed strike comes immediately after the weekend holidays on September 26 and 27, raising concerns of an effective five-day disruption to customer services. In response, the Finance Ministry held a meeting with the chief executives of public sector banks and regional rural banks on Monday.

Following the meeting, it was decided that all PSBs and RRBs will remain open and operate normally on Sunday, September 27, the Finance M...