Banks in India are likely to reduce their working days from 6 to 5 a week, as suggested by the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) in a recent proposal to the Finance Ministry. The proposal aims to improve the work-life balance of bank employees and is currently being considered by the ministry. If implemented, this change would have a considerable impact on both customers and employees. Currently, banks in India operate from Monday to Saturday, with the second and fourth Saturdays of the month being holidays. The IBA has suggested that the banking services be limited to Monday to Friday, with Saturday being a weekly off. However, the proposal is expected to face challenges as it may disrupt customer convenience and accessibility to banking services. Additionally, reducing the working days may also impact the productivity of banks and their ability to address customer queries and resolve issues in a timely manner. On the positive side, a five-day workweek could lead to better employee satisfaction and improved work-life balance, which could potentially result in higher employee productivity and reduced stress levels. Furthermore, with advancements in digital banking and the availability of online banking services, customers may find it more convenient to carry out banking transactions on non-working days. The proposal also highlights the need for digitization and automation of banking processes to ensure continued accessibility to services outside of working hours. As the proposal is still under consideration, it remains to be seen whether banks will indeed shift to a five-day workweek or if alternative solutions will be explored to address the concerns of both employees and customers.