New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- All Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) will remain open and operate as usual on Sunday, September 27, 2026, as the government seeks to limit disruption to banking services ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide strike.
The decision has been taken in view of the proposed strike by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), scheduled from September 28 to September 30. With September 26 and 27 falling on the weekend, the strike could otherwise have led to an extended interruption in banking services.
The Ministry of Finance, in a statement issued on September 23, said public sector banks and regional rural banks would function normally on September 27 to ensure that customers can access essential...