# SBI open Sunday but bank unions oppose, 11 holidays in October 2026-09-24T11:53:20+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets State Bank of India has announced all its branches will remain open on Sunday, September 27, 2026, following RBI approval. However, the All India Bank Officers Association has advised its members not to report to work that day, calling it a holiday under the Industrial Disputes Act. The United Forum of Bank Unions is still deliberating its response, ET reports. Separately, Livemint reports that banks across India will remain shut for up to 11 days in October 2026 due to national and regional holidays, including Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 and Dussehra on October 19-20. The list is based on RBI's holiday calendar. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Livemint reports the holiday calendar as a straightforward list. ET foregrounds the conflict between SBI's opening on September 27 and union opposition to it. The core tension is whether a Sunday can be made a working day despite union objections. The outcome hinges on how many branches actually open and whether the three-day strike from September 28 proceeds. ET notes the UFBU is still consulting the Indian Banks Association. ## Coverage - livemint.com (neutral report) Presents RBI holiday list without any framing on labour or policy - economictimes.indiatimes.com (neutral report) Leads with confusion and conflict between SBI and unions Tags: Durga Puja, Dussehra, HDFC Bank, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, RBI, SBI Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/banks-to-remain-shut-for-up-to-11-days-in-october-2026/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/banks-to-remain-shut-for-up-to-11-days-in-october-2026/#story-in-brief