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Bank Strike 28-30 September 2026 – Public Advisory | Do Your Transactions Before 26th September

Bank Strike September October 2026 Public Advisory

BANK STRIKE ADVISORY – SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2026

United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) – Circular No. 2026/25, Dated 14.09.2026

Public Advisory

Complete Your Banking Transactions Before 26th September 2026

Banks may remain closed for 5 consecutive days due to the strike and government holidays.

Do It Before 26th September

26th & 27th September 2026 are government holidays. 28th, 29th & 30th September 2026 are strike days.
Plan your banking, EMI payments, salary withdrawals, and bill payments accordingly.

Possible 5-Day Bank Closure

26 – 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

26 Sept (Sat): Government Holiday | 27 Sept (Sun): Government Holiday

28, 29 & 30 Sept: All India Bank Strike

Complete all urgent banking work by 25th September 2026

Circular No. 2026/25, Dated 14.09.2026

Issuing Authority United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU)

Strike Dates 28, 29 & 30 September 2026

Indefinite Strike From 26th October 2026

All India Strike

28–30 Sept 2026

3 consecutive days

Possible Closure

5 Days

26–30 September 2026

Indefinite Strike

From 26 Oct 2026

If demands not resolved

Background & Demands

Our Demands: Honour commitment – implement 5 Days Banking and resolve residual issues.
Earlier Strike Success: The meeting congratulated all unions and members for the magnificent unity and overwhelming response to the strike action on 11th September 2026, making it a massive and impressive success.
No Positive Response: The meeting regretted that despite UFBU's willingness to find an amicable solution through meaningful negotiations and definite commitments, there was no positive response from IBA or DFS, making the strike action unavoidable.
Decision: Since there is no response from IBA and DFS on implementing 5 Days Banking and resolving residual issues, the meeting decided to continue the agitational programme.

Agitational Programme

14 – 30 Sept

Working strictly as per rules and procedures; withdrawal of all extra cooperation; adherence to regular working hours; no participation in official meetings during non-office hours; exit from all official WhatsApp groups.

14 – 24 Sept

Dharna in all State Capitals – demonstrations (date to be decided by each State).

18th Sept

Dharna in Delhi at Jantar Mantar.

20th Sept

Twitter / X / social media campaign.

22nd Sept

Black Badge Wearing.

24th Sept

Demonstrations in other centres (other than State capitals).

25th Sept

Press release in all State capitals.

26, 27 Sept

Meetings, mobilisations and preparatory activities.

28, 29, 30 Sept

ALL INDIA STRIKE – Banks will remain closed.

7th Oct

Demonstration in all centres.

10th Oct

Twitter / X campaign.

22nd Oct

Demonstration in all centres.

24, 25 Oct

Meetings and preparatory campaign.

From 26 Oct

INDEFINITE STRIKE – If demands are not resolved.

Important Points for the Public

Plan Ahead: Complete all urgent banking transactions, including cash withdrawals, cheque clearances, and fund transfers, before 25th September 2026.
EMI & Bill Payments: Ensure that loan EMIs, utility bills, and credit card payments are scheduled in advance to avoid penalties.
Salary Withdrawals: If your salary is credited around month-end, consider withdrawing in advance before the strike begins.
ATM Services: ATMs may run out of cash during extended closures. Withdraw sufficient cash in advance.
Digital Banking: UPI, NEFT, RTGS, and net banking services may also be affected during the strike.
Possible 5-Day Closure: 26th & 27th September are government holidays, followed by the 3-day strike on 28th, 29th, and 30th September.
Indefinite Strike: If the demands are not resolved, an indefinite strike will begin from 26th October 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the bank strike scheduled?

The All India Bank Strike is scheduled for 28th, 29th & 30th September 2026. An indefinite strike will begin from 26th October 2026 if the demands are not resolved.

Why are 26th and 27th September mentioned?

26th and 27th September 2026 are government holidays (Saturday and Sunday). Combined with the 3-day strike on 28th, 29th, and 30th September, banks may remain closed for 5 consecutive days.

What should the public do to prepare?

Complete all urgent banking transactions – cash withdrawals, cheque clearances, fund transfers, EMI payments, and bill payments – before 26th September 2026.

Will ATMs work during the strike?

ATMs may run out of cash during extended closures. It is advisable to withdraw sufficient cash in advance before 26th September 2026.

Will digital banking (UPI, NEFT, RTGS) work during the strike?

Digital banking services may also be affected during the strike. It is advisable to complete critical transactions in advance.

What are the demands of the bank unions?

The primary demands are: (1) Honour the commitment to implement 5 Days Banking, and (2) Resolve residual issues including adequate recruitment, NPS to OPS conversion, gratuity ceiling increase, pension updation, and others.

Who called for the strike?

The strike has been called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), comprising AIBEA, AIBOC, NCBE, AIBOA, BEFI, INBEF, and INBOC.

What was the outcome of the 11th September strike?

The 11th September 2026 strike was a massive and impressive success, with overwhelming response from bank unions and members across the country.

What is the Indefinite Strike from 26th October?

If the IBA and DFS do not respond positively to the demands by 26th October 2026, UFBU will launch an indefinite strike from that date.

What other agitational programmes are planned?

Other programmes include Dharna in State Capitals (14-24 Sept), Dharna in Delhi at Jantar Mantar (18 Sept), Twitter/X campaign (20 Sept & 10 Oct), Black Badge Wearing (22 Sept), Demonstrations (24 Sept & 7, 22 Oct), Press releases (25 Sept), and meetings/preparatory campaigns.