Should banks in India have a 5-day working week?

Should banks in India have a 5-day working week? India’s banking sector has seen ongoing discussions around introducing a 5-day working week, with Saturdays and Sundays as weekly holidays. Supporters argue that a shorter working week could improve employee work-life balance and productivity. On the other hand, customers may have concerns about reduced access to physical bank branches and banking services on Saturdays. The recent debate around the proposed bank strike has brought the issue back into focus.