Banks to open on Sunday ahead of 3-day nationwide strike: What customers should know
The Indian government has ordered public sector banks to remain open on Sunday, September 27, to mitigate the impact of a three-day nationwide strike. This proactive measure aims to ensure that essential banking services remain accessible to the public.
Why it matters
The decision highlights the government's attempt to balance labor disputes with the necessity of maintaining financial infrastructure for citizens.
NEW DELHI: Banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, to ensure customers have access to essential banking services ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide strike, the government said on Wednesday.The move comes after the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) called for a nationwide strike from September 28 to 30. With September 26 and 27 falling on a weekend, the strike could otherwise lead to an extended disruption in banking services, the govt said.“In view of the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) 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 finance ministry said in a statement.“In order to ensure that the genuine banking needs of the public are not adversely affected for an extended period, all Public…
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