Bank Strike Alert: UFBU Calls for Nationwide Action on Jan 27 for 5-Day Work Week

• United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called for a nationwide bank strike on January 27, 2026.
• The primary demand is the implementation of a 5-day work week for bank employees.
• The strike, combined with existing holidays on Jan 25-26, could lead to three consecutive days of bank closures, particularly affecting public sector banks.
• UFBU argues that institutions like RBI, LIC, GIC, and government offices already operate on a 5-day week, and employees are willing to work extended hours.
• Customers face potential inconvenience and disruption to transactions, with broader economic impact if the strike is prolonged.

Why It Matters: Bank customers beware: UFBU's Jan 27 strike for a 5-day work week could close banks for 3 days.