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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Sneha Kulkarni

Are banks working on Sunday, September 27, 2026? Confusion prevails as banks and unions differ on working day status

Customers planning to visit their bank branch on Sunday, September 27, 2026, may find different instructions from different institutions. While State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that its branches will remain open on Sunday, bank unions have raised questions over the decision amid the proposed three-day bank strike from September 28 to September 30.

The All India Bank Officers’ Association (AIBOA) has advised its members not to report to work on September 27, which it describes as a holiday under the Industrial Disputes Act.

Also read: Central government employees, pensioners to get payouts on September 25, 2026: Ministry orders early disbursal of salaries, pensions amid 3-day bank strike

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), on the other hand, is yet to take a call on whether it will ask its members to work on the coming Sunday or not?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval for all bank branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and currency chests to remain fully operational on September 27.

Will SBI branches be open on Sunday, September 27?

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