Bank employee unions, under the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), are threatening a nationwide strike on January 27, 2026, to demand a five-day work week. They argue that this was agreed upon during a March 2024 wage revision settlement and that other institutions, including government offices and RBI, already operate on a five-day schedule. Unions state they are willing to work an extra 40 minutes daily to compensate for lost hours. The strike could disrupt public sector banks for three consecutive days due to existing holidays on January 25 and 26.