Public sector and regional rural bank branches will remain open on Sunday, September 27, 2026, following a government directive aimed at mitigating disruption caused by an upcoming three-day nationwide strike. Operating Schedule and Key Details Saturday, September 26: Branches will stay closed across the country in line with the standard fourth-Saturday bank holiday schedule, as no special operational directive has been issued for this day. Sunday, September 27: All Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) will function normally. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved regular operations across branches, administrative offices, currency chests, and linked ATM networks. September 28–30 (Strike Window): The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has announced a three-day strike to demand a permanent 5-day work week. Without Sunday operations, customers would have faced a continuous five-day shutdown. Customer Advisory Branch-dependent services—such as cash deposits, withdrawals, check clearances, and physical documentation—can be completed on Sunday. Customers are encouraged to verify specific branch timings locally. Throughout this period, digital banking platforms including UPI, net banking, and mobile applications are scheduled to operate without interruption. Post navigation India’s NSE Climbs to Sixth Largest Global Exchange Following Market Debut
