News Body :
New Delhi/Agartala: The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has announced an all-India strike in the banking sector on January 27, 2026, citing the non-fulfilment of long-pending demands—most notably the implementation of a five-day work week for banks.
UFBU, an umbrella body of major bank employee and officer unions, said the decision was taken after what it described as a lack of response from the government despite repeated representations. The unions argue that there would be no loss of working hours, as they have indicated willingness to extend daily working time from Monday to Friday to compensate for weekends.
If the strike proceeds as announced, banking operations—particularly in public sector banks—could face widespread disruption. Reports also note that the timing may intensify the impact due to the proximity of existing holidays around the same week.
UFBU has maintained that several key institutions and markets already operate on a five-day schedule, and has renewed calls for banking to adopt a similar system.
