Unions to go on 3-day nationwide bank strike from September 28, services to be impacted
Bank unions in India have called for a three-day nationwide strike starting September 28, 2026, to demand a five-day work week. While public sector banking services will be disrupted, private lenders like HDFC and ICICI are expected to remain operational.
Why it matters
The strike highlights ongoing labor disputes in the financial sector and the potential for service disruptions for millions of customers.
Banking services, including cheque clearance, cash withdrawals and deposits, are likely to be disrupted for three days beginning on Monday (September 28, 2026) as bank unions go on nationwide strike to press for a five-day working week and other pending demands.
The impact is expected to be felt primarily at public sector banks, old generation private sector banks and regional rural banks, though digital banking and other online services are likely to remain available.
Besides, branches of new generation private sector lenders like ICICI Banks, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank will remain open during those three days.
The three-day strike follows one-day nationwide strike observed on September 11.
Most public sector banks and other institutions have issued an advisory to its customers about the strike and impending inconvenience to their customers.
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