Are Banks Open Or Closed Today, 27 September? 3-Day Nationwide Strike From Monday; Check Full List Of Working Banks And Services  

Banks Open Or Close Today: 

All bank customers are advised to check the bank schedule before they plan to visit their nearest branches in the coming days. Banks across the nation are open today, 27 September, as per special instructions issued by the RBI. This is an exception to the usual Sunday closure to help customers complete important banking work.

This arrangement comes ahead of a three-day nationwide bank strike scheduled from 28 to 30 September. Customers are advised to utilise today’s brief window to complete urgent branch-related tasks before services face disruption during the strike period.

Will Banks Open On Today, 27 September?

On an instruction by the Reserve Bank of India, released on Thursday, all public sector banks and regional rural banks (RRBs) in India should remain operational on Sunday, 27 September. RBI has made this arrangement ahead of the three-day nationwide strike. The three-day nationwide strike is scheduled to start from September 28 to September 30.

Although the banks are given instruction to stay operational, services may vary due to staffing constraints and union-related concerns. On the other hand, all private sector banks are likely to follow regular Sunday closures.

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Which Bank Will Open Today, 27 September? State-wise list

All these banks are operating under the special arrangement made by the Reserve Bank of India ahead of the 3-day nationwide strike (28–30 September). Actual branch services may vary due to staffing constraints and union-related decisions. Customers are advised to confirm with their local branch before visiting.

List Of Banks Open Or Close:

Which Bank Services Will Work Ahead Of Bank Strike ?

The bank strike or bank holiday does not mean that you will be left with no service. You cannot visit the banks physically because they will remain closed, but the online services will work.

All the digital banking channels and other payment platforms like UPI will continue to work normally during the bank strike.

While physical branches of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) will face severe disruptions from September 28 to 30, 2026. While their backend settlement networks and self-service channels are automated and will operate 24/7 as usual.

Fully Operational Services (Working as Usual During Bank Holiday/Strike)

• UPI Payments: Peer-to-peer and merchant transactions via Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, etc.

• Net Banking & Mobile Apps: Account access, balance check, and online banking services

• Fund Transfers: NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS will function normally

• ATM Services: Cash withdrawal and deposit through ATMs and ADWMs

• Digital Wallets: Money storage, transfer, and payments via wallet apps

• SBI ATM Benefit: SBI may waive ATM transaction charges during strike days

Impacted Services (Likely Affected  During Bank Holiday/Strike)

• Cheque processing and clearing may face delays

• Physical documentation work (account opening, updates, etc.) may stop

• Loan processing and branch-based verification services may be paused

• Locker operations and in-person banking services may be unavailable

• Demand draft and cash counter services may be disrupted

Advisory: Today, September 27, banks are open under a special arrangement ahead of the nationwide strike beginning from September 28. Customers and students are advised not to panic, as digital banking services will continue to work normally. They should complete urgent branch-related work today and plan transactions in advance to avoid inconvenience during the strike period.