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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai banks open on Sunday ahead of three-day nationwide strike

Updated On: 27 September, 2026 07:10 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Customers had an unusual opportunity to visit public sector bank and Regional Rural Bank (RRB) branches on Sunday as banks opened on the weekend ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30. Pics/Ashish Raje

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The move was aimed at giving customers an additional day to complete essential banking transactions and avoid a prolonged disruption in branch services. Pics/Ashish Raje
The move was aimed at giving customers an additional day to complete essential banking transactions and avoid a prolonged disruption in branch services. Pics/Ashish Raje
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The government has announced that all public sector banks and regional rural banks will remain open for operations on Sunday, September 27, to minimise the disruption and inconvenience to customers during the strike period
The government has announced that all public sector banks and regional rural banks will remain open for operations on Sunday, September 27, to minimise the disruption and inconvenience to customers during the strike period
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The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which claims to represent 90 per cent of the banking workforce, has announced a three-day strike from September 28, primarily demanding a five-day banking week
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which claims to represent 90 per cent of the banking workforce, has announced a three-day strike from September 28, primarily demanding a five-day banking week
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The Sunday opening gave customers an additional opportunity to complete transactions that require a branch visit before the proposed strike
The Sunday opening gave customers an additional opportunity to complete transactions that require a branch visit before the proposed strike
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Customers had been advised to complete important banking transactions in advance and use internet banking, mobile banking, UPI and ATMs, subject to availability, during the strike period
Customers had been advised to complete important banking transactions in advance and use internet banking, mobile banking, UPI and ATMs, subject to availability, during the strike period
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A Punjab National Bank branch in Fort, Mumbai, was among the public sector bank branches open on Sunday as part of the special arrangement
A Punjab National Bank branch in Fort, Mumbai, was among the public sector bank branches open on Sunday as part of the special arrangement

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