Bank employees’ strike on September 11: Services likely to be hit as unions press for 5-day week, PLI scheme review

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) will hold a nationwide strike on September 11, 2026, over the delay in implementing a five-day banking week, differences over performance-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, and several other pending demands, including pension-related issues.

If the strike materialises, banking services, particularly in public sector banks, could be affected for four days in several parts of the country. September 11 falls on a Friday, followed by bank holidays on Second Saturday and Sunday. September 14 is also a holiday in some States on account of Ganesh Chaturthi.

UFBU, an umbrella body representing nine bank employees’ and officers’ unions, has also announced a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to September 30, coinciding with the half-yearly closing period. The forum has further warned of a “continuous indefinite strike” from October 26 if its demands remain unaddressed.