Bank unions’ September strike and deferral
Bank unions planned a nationwide strike for September 28–30, seeking a five-day work week and pension reforms. The Centre and banks took steps to limit disruption, including early salary payments and Sunday banking; unions later deferred the strike after talks with the IBA.
Timeline
Monday, 28 September
- Are banks open or closed today? Why 3-day bank strike was deferred by unions; what customers should know
Banks will function as usual during the strike period announced for September 28–30
Sunday, 27 September
- Bank unions defer three-day nationwide strike after talks with IBA
UFBU deferred the planned three-day nationwide strike after talks with IBA
- Unions plan a three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28
The strike is expected to affect public sector, old-generation private and regional rural banks
- Banks open on Sunday ahead of nationwide strike: Will you get your salary today?
Banks were asked to disburse salaries in advance to avoid disruptions during a nationwide strike
Saturday, 26 September
- No ATM charges, banks to operate on Sunday: What initiatives did Centre take to minimise disruptions during 3-day strike
A proposed nationwide bank strike may disrupt in-branch services from September 28 to 30, 2026
- Bank branches shut on September 26 for fourth Saturday; public banks and RRBs operate September 27
SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank branches were closed on September 26
Friday, 25 September
- Bank strike from September 28-30: Are banks closed for 5 days from Saturday, Sept 26? Here’s what you need to know
All banks will be closed September 28–30 due to a UFBU-led strike
- Cooperative banks to remain open during proposed September 28–30 bank strike
Cooperative banks are expected to remain operational during the proposed September 28–30 strike
- Three-day bank strike may disrupt branches around September 30 compliance deadlines
Public sector bank branches are expected to face disruption during a three-day strike
- Finance Ministry gives no commitment on five-day work week as bank strike looms
UFBU plans a three-day strike beginning September 28
- Three-day bank strike may disrupt salary credits and branch services
Central government employees and pensioners were due September salaries and pensions on September 25
- Bank strike Sept 28-30: Will financial services work? All ATM, digital wallet and UPI FAQs answered
Bank unions plan a three-day strike from September 28 to 30, risking in-branch service disruptions
- SBI and other PSU banks waive ATM charges during September 28–30 strike
PSU lenders waive ATM charges beyond free transaction limits during the three-day strike
Thursday, 24 September
- Banks urge customers to finish transactions before UFBU strike from September 28
UFBU has announced a three-day strike beginning September 28
- Bank strike from Sept 28-30: Why are employees demanding 5-day work week and pension tweak?
Bank unions plan a three-day strike from Sept 28-30, demanding a five-day banking week and pension reforms
Wednesday, 23 September
- Central government employees to receive September salary early on September 25
Central government employees will receive September salary on September 25
