Bank Holiday Today, September 26, 2026? Check If Banks Are Open Or Closed This Saturday

Bank customers across India are checking whether banks are open or closed today, September 26, 2026, as a three day nationwide bank strike looms from September 28 to September 30, and confusion continues over the status of this Saturday along with the following Sunday.

Are Banks Closed Today, September 26

According to Reserve Bank of India rules, banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Since today, September 26, falls on the fourth Saturday of the month, banks will remain closed as per the regular schedule, and there has been no change to this despite the upcoming strike.

Banks To Function Normally Tomorrow, September 27

To help customers manage their banking needs ahead of the three day strike, the finance ministry has decided that public sector banks and regional rural banks will remain open as usual on Sunday, September 27, which would otherwise be a non working day. With approval from the Reserve Bank of India, bank branches, ATM linked offices and currency chests will function through the day so that customers can complete essential banking tasks before the strike begins. Bank Holiday on September 26: Will Banks Stay Closed on Saturday Ahead of 3-Day Strike?

Why UFBU Has Called For The Strike

The United Forum of Bank Unions has called the three day strike over demands including the implementation of five day banking and the withdrawal of the Performance Linked Incentive scheme. The government has already put the incentive scheme on hold, meeting one of the unions' major demands, and has appealed to them to call off the strike, but the unions are continuing to press for their remaining demands. Banks Open on Sunday: Public Sector Branches To Function on September 27; Here's Why.

Banking Work That May Be Affected During The Strike

Several routine tasks that require a visit to a bank branch are likely to be hit between September 28 and September 30, including cash deposits and withdrawals over the counter, cheque clearing, passbook updates, new account opening, KYC document submission and demand draft creation. The strike also coincides with half year closing on September 30, which could affect several month end banking processes.

Digital Banking Services Will Continue To Work

Customers can continue to use UPI, Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm for online payments during the strike period. Cash withdrawals can be made through ATMs and cash deposit machines, while NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers will remain available through net banking, mobile apps and YONO. Credit and debit card payments, swipe machines and online bill payment services are also expected to function without disruption.

Customers who have branch specific work to complete are advised to finish it on September 27, and to check their local bank holiday list before stepping out for any branch visit.

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