Bank Strike Looms: 4-Day Closure Expected in January 2026 Over 5-Day Work Week Demand

• United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) calls nationwide bank strike on January 27, 2026, demanding a five-day work week.
• Strike, combined with existing holidays (Jan 24-26), means banks may close for four consecutive days.
• All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) highlights government's inaction on five-day week, despite agreement in March 2024 wage revision.
• Unions propose working 40 minutes extra daily (Mon-Fri) to ensure no reduction in working hours.
• Strike could disrupt branch operations, cash transactions; online/ATM services likely to continue.

Why It Matters: Bank employees plan a nationwide strike on Jan 27, 2026, for a five-day work week, potentially closing banks for 4 days.