Bank Strike on Jan 27: SBI Customers Advised Digital Banking Amid 4-Day Closure
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News18•23-01-2026, 23:28
Bank Strike on Jan 27: SBI Customers Advised Digital Banking Amid 4-Day Closure
- •Public and private sector bank employees will observe a nationwide strike on January 27, 2026, called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU).
- •The primary demand is for a 5-day work week (5-day banking), making every Saturday a holiday, a proposal recommended by IBA but awaiting government approval.
- •The strike, involving approximately 8 lakh bank employees, follows failed negotiations and will affect services from midnight Jan 26 to midnight Jan 27.
- •Due to Jan 25 being Sunday and Jan 26 Republic Day, bank branches in many areas could face up to a 4-day closure.
- •SBI advises customers to use ATMs, Customer Service Points, Internet Banking, YONO app, Mobile Banking, and UPI for essential services during the strike.
Why It Matters: Bank strike on Jan 27 for 5-day work week; SBI urges customers to use digital services.
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