Public sector banks to open Sunday ahead of September 28–30 strike
Public sector and regional rural bank branches will operate on Sunday, September 27, under an RBI-approved contingency plan ahead of a three-day strike. The move is intended to protect cash access, branch transactions and currency-chest operations.
What happened
Indian public sector banks · India's public sector and regional rural banks will operate on Sunday before a September 28-30 strike. RBI approved full branch,
Key facts
- 3-day strike
- September 28-30, 2026
- September 26-27, 2026
What changed
India's public sector and regional rural banks will operate on Sunday before a September 28-30 strike. RBI approved full branch, ATM-linked branch and currency-chest operations to limit disruptions to cash access and essential banking services.
Why this matters
Retail operators should expect less disruption to cash-dependent customer traffic as public sector banks open Sunday to front-load essential transactions before the strike.
What to watch
- ATM availability and withdrawal volumes on Sunday evening and the first strike morning.
- Reports of currency-chest disruption, cash-van delays, or regional limits on ATM replenishment.
- UPI success rates, card authorization failures, and payment-app outage complaints during strike days.
- Strike participation levels across public-sector banks, regional rural banks, clearing operations, and cash logistics providers.
- Retailer reports of cash shortages, inability to deposit daily takings, or increased demand for cash-on-delivery.