Bank Strike Alert: 4-Day Closure from Jan 24-27, 2026; Services Affected

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Moneycontrol•23-01-2026, 14:14
Bank Strike Alert: 4-Day Closure from Jan 24-27, 2026; Services Affected
- •Banks will be closed for four consecutive days from January 24 to January 27, 2026, due to weekly offs, Republic Day, and a potential bank strike.
- •January 24 is the Fourth Saturday, January 25 is Sunday, and January 26 is Republic Day, all non-working days for banks.
- •A bank strike is scheduled for January 27, 2026, if no consensus is reached on the demand for a five-day work week.
- •Online services like net banking, mobile banking, UPI, and ATMs will remain operational, but branch-related services will be unavailable.
- •Bank employees are demanding a five-day work week to reduce pressure and increase efficiency, proposing to work 40 minutes extra daily.
Why It Matters: Banks face a 4-day closure from Jan 24-27, 2026, impacting branch services due to holidays and a potential strike.
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