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Banks Open on Sunday 27th September 2026 – PIB Press Release | Complete Your Transactions

BANKS TO REMAIN OPEN ON SUNDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER 2026

Ministry of Finance, Government of India – PIB Release, 23rd September 2026, 12:54 PM

Good News for Customers

All Public Sector Banks & Regional Rural Banks will function normally

Sunday, 27th September 2026

RBI has granted approval for all bank branches, offices, ATM-link branches, and Currency Chests to remain fully operational on 27.09.2026.

Bank Availability Schedule (26–30 September 2026)

26 Sept

Saturday

Holiday

27 Sept

Sunday

OPEN

28 Sept

Monday

Strike

29 Sept

Tuesday

Strike

30 Sept

Wednesday

Strike

Advisory: Use Sunday, 27th September 2026 to complete your urgent banking transactions before the 3-day nationwide strike.

Issuing Authority Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India

Release ID 2313778

Release Date 23rd September 2026

Approval By Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Banks Open

27th Sept 2026

Sunday

Banks Covered

PSBs & RRBs

All branches & offices

RBI Approval

Granted

Branches, ATMs & Currency Chests

Strike From

28–30 Sept 2026

3-day nationwide strike

Key Highlights of the Press Release

Background: In view of the proposed 3-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.
Banks to Remain Open: To ensure genuine banking needs of the public are not adversely affected for an extended period, all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will function normally on Sunday, 27th September 2026.
RBI Approval: The Reserve Bank of India has granted approval for all bank branches, offices, ATM-link branches, and Currency Chests to remain fully operational on 27.09.2026.
Government Priority: The Department reiterates that the welfare and convenience of bank customers remains the Government's foremost priority.
Appeal to Unions: The Government and bank managements have appealed to unions to defer the proposed strike and have taken measures to ensure essential banking services continue uninterrupted.

What Will Be Operational on 27th September 2026

Bank Branches

All Public Sector Bank and Regional Rural Bank branches will function normally.

Bank Offices

Administrative and back-office operations will remain fully operational.

ATM-Link Branches

ATM-linked branches will be operational for cash replenishment and services.

Currency Chests

Currency Chests will remain operational to ensure adequate cash availability.

Important Points for Bank Customers

Banks Open on Sunday: All PSBs and RRBs will function normally on 27th September 2026.
RBI Approval: Branches, offices, ATM-link branches, and Currency Chests will be fully operational.
Strike Period: Banks will remain closed from 28th to 30th September 2026 due to the UFBU strike.
Advisory: Customers should use Sunday, 27th September 2026 to complete urgent transactions.
Services Available: Cash withdrawal, deposit, cheque clearance, fund transfers, and other banking services.
Customer Priority: The Government's foremost priority is the welfare and convenience of bank customers.
Uninterrupted Services: Measures have been taken to ensure essential banking services continue uninterrupted.
Appeal to Unions: The Government and bank managements have appealed to unions to defer the proposed strike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why will banks remain open on Sunday, 27th September 2026?

Banks will remain open on Sunday, 27th September 2026, to ensure that genuine banking needs of the public are not adversely affected due to the proposed 3-day nationwide bank strike from 28-30 September 2026, which coincides with the preceding weekend holidays.

Which banks will remain open on 27th September 2026?

All Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) will function normally on Sunday, 27th September 2026.

What has the RBI approved?

The Reserve Bank of India has granted approval for all bank branches, offices, ATM-link branches, and Currency Chests to remain fully operational on 27.09.2026.

What are the strike dates?

The 3-day nationwide bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) is scheduled from 28th to 30th September 2026.

What should customers do?

Customers should use Sunday, 27th September 2026 to complete their urgent banking transactions, including cash withdrawals, deposits, cheque clearances, and fund transfers, before the strike begins.

Will ATMs be operational on 27th September?

Yes. ATM-link branches and Currency Chests will remain fully operational, ensuring adequate cash availability for ATM services.

What has the Government done to protect customer interests?

The Government has taken proactive steps to safeguard banking needs of citizens, including keeping banks open on Sunday, 27th September 2026, and ensuring essential banking services continue uninterrupted.

Has the Government appealed to the unions?

Yes. The Government and bank managements have appealed to the unions to defer the proposed strike and have taken measures to ensure essential banking services continue uninterrupted.

What is the Government's foremost priority?

The Department reiterates that the welfare and convenience of bank customers remains the Government's foremost priority.

Where can I find the official press release?

The official PIB press release (Release ID: 2313778) is available on the PIB website and can be downloaded using the Download PDF button provided on this page.