# Bank strike from Sept 28 may delay remittances from UAE 2026-09-24T21:23:12+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Bank employees' unions have called a three-day nationwide strike from September 28, coinciding with half-yearly closing. The United Forum of Bank Unions, claiming to represent 90 per cent of banking staff, is pressing for a five-day week and other demands. The government has directed public sector banks to open on Sunday, September 27, to give customers extra time. Gulf News reports that UAE residents sending money to India should check delivery estimates and keep transaction references, as funds may not reach recipients before Monday even if sent early. SBI and Bank of India have advised customers to use digital channels like UPI and mobile banking, which may remain available. New-age private banks such as ICICI and HDFC will function normally. The Finance Ministry has appealed to employees to resolve demands through dialogue, saying most concerns are addressed. The strike's impact will become clearer once banks announce operating arrangements. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Both sources report the same strike plan and government response without any slant, giving straight facts and customer guidance. The neutral coverage reflects that the story is a service advisory rather than a political flashpoint. The key number to track is whether the UFBU strike actually begins on Sept 28, as the unions could still defer. ## Coverage - gulfnews.com (neutral report) Leads with practical advice for UAE remitters, no political slant - thefederal.com (neutral report) PTI syndicated wire with advisory details, no editorial slant Tags: Bank Strike, India, RBI, UAE Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bank-strike-may-delay-uae-india-money-transfers-on-sep-28/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bank-strike-may-delay-uae-india-money-transfers-on-sep-28/#story-in-brief