India Bank Strike Confirmed: Services Set to Halt for 4 Consecutive Days Starting Jan 24 Over ‘5-Day Week’ Standoff

A nationwide India Bank Strike Confirmed for January 27, 2026, is set to paralyze banking operations across the country. The strike has been declared by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) in order to demand that a 5-day work week is implemented. Since the date of strike is after a series of holidays, the fourth Saturday (January 24), Sunday (January 25) and Republic Day (January 26), the banks will be effectively closed on four consecutive days. Customers are advised to complete urgent branch-based transactions like cash deposits and clearing services immediately, as digital services will be the only lifeline during this 5-Day Week Standoff.

Impact of India Bank Strike Confirmed

Public sector banks will be the first to be affected by the disruption as the union membership in these banks is strong. Physical closure will stop the cheque clearing and in-branch services even as ATMs and internet banking will continue to work. This India Bank Strike Confirmed by the UFBU highlights the frustration of employees who have been waiting for the government to approve the 5-day week proposal, which was already agreed upon with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). According to the unions, the delay is unwarranted because even the RBI and LIC adhere to this schedule.

The 5-Day Week Standoff Explained

The core of this 5-Day Week Standoff lies in the demand to declare all Saturdays as holidays. Unions have even volunteered to add 40 minutes per day to the number of working days to compensate the forfeited Saturdays. This enormous industrial action has been brought about by the impending government notification even after the IBA has recommended it.

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