Urgent alert for Bihar residents: Banks across the state will lock their doors for a full four days beginning January 24, blending public holidays with a high-stakes employee strike. This could cripple cash access and key services, so act fast.
Breaking it down, the sequence starts with fourth Saturday on January 24, routine Sunday on 25th, the patriotic Republic Day on 26th, and culminates in a nationwide walkout on 27th. Such back-to-back closures are rare and test public preparedness.
Fueling the January 27 agitation is UFBU’s call for standardized five-day operations, a demand echoed in rallies across Patna, Purnea, and Motihari. Private sector solidarity adds weight, pressuring authorities amid unresolved grievances.
The ripple effects hit hard—think uncleared cheques, frozen deposits, and ATM queues. Digital alternatives like UPI persist, but history shows cash demand spikes. Pros advise immediate cash pulls and transaction deferrals until January 28. Stay ahead of the curve to sidestep inconvenience in this banking blackout.