GENERAL24 Sept 2026
Bank strike from Sept 28-30: Why bankers are on strike again this month
Bank unions will strike from September 28 to 30, demanding a five-day banking week with all Saturdays as holidays. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and currency chests to stay open on September 27, to avoid a possible five-day disruption. Plan payments, cheque clearing and cash needs around those dates, and use September 27 if you can.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Bank unions have called a strike from September 28 to 30.
- Their main demand is a five-day banking week, under which all Saturdays would be holidays.
- The RBI has allowed all bank branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and currency chests to remain open on September 27.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Check your bank's own notices and, if possible, shift urgent payments, cheque deposits or cash withdrawals to a day before September 28; confirm local branch timings before you travel.
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