DBT Bureau
Pune, 25 Jan 2026
Banking services nationwide are set for disruption on January 27 as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called a one-day nationwide strike to demand a five-day work week, with all Saturdays declared holidays.
Conciliation efforts involving the government and Indian Banks’ Association have so far failed to resolve the issue. If the strike proceeds, branch operations, cash handling, and cheque clearing are likely to be affected, though digital banking channels should continue normally.
The action comes right after a long holiday weekend, including Republic Day on January 26, which may extend the impact on physical banking access.
UCO Bank and Canara Bank have informed stock exchanges that UFBU has served a strike notice for January 27 and said that while steps are being taken to ensure smooth functioning, operations may be impacted if the strike materialises, in compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
