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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 next 5 days. All banks will remain closed today across the nation because it is the fourth Saturday. According to RBI, second and fourth Saturdays are week-offs for all employees in all states. This closure applies to all major banks, including SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank.
This holiday also comes just before a three-day nationwide bank strike scheduled from 28 to 30 September. However, on RBI’s instruction, bank branches will open briefly on 27 September, giving customers a chance to complete any urgent work before the strike begins.
Will Banks Open On Tomorrow, 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.
Customers and students are advised to check with their branches in advance and complete essential banking work on time, that is, September 27.
Also Read: Will PSU Banks Remain Open On Sunday?
Which Bank Will Open Tomorrow, 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:
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Category
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Status
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Banks Included
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Notes
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Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
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OPEN
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SBI, PNB, BoB, Canara Bank, Union Bank, Indian Bank, Bank of India, Central Bank of India, IOB, UCO Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Punjab & Sind Bank
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Operating due to RBI & Finance Ministry directive ahead of strike
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Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
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OPEN
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All RRBs across India
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Full operations expected nationwide
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Private Sector Banks
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CLOSED
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HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, IDFC First Bank, Federal Bank
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Standard Sunday weekly holiday applies
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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)
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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)
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Cheque processing and clearing may face delays
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Physical documentation work (account opening, updates, etc.) may stop
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Loan processing and branch-based verification services may be paused
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Locker operations and in-person banking services may be unavailable
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Demand draft and cash counter services may be disrupted
Advisory: Today, September 26, is a bank holiday due to the fourth Saturday, so branches remain closed. However, banks will open briefly on September 27 before the nationwide strike begins 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 on September 27 and plan transactions in advance to avoid inconvenience during the strike period.