India, Jan. 25 -- Banks across India may remain shut on January 27 as employees plan a nationwide strike. The protest is aimed at pressing the government and authorities to implement a five-day work week for public sector bank staff. This strike comes right after Republic Day, potentially extending closures to four consecutive days.

If it happens, customers may face delays in branch-based services such as cash deposits, check clearance, and loan processing. Bank unions argue that long-pending promises from the government have been ignored, leaving them no choice but to strike. Public sector banks have already alerted customers to plan transactions.

The strike is planned specifically for January 27, but due to the Republic Day holiday on...