Unions to go on 3-day nationwide bank strike from September 28, services to be impacted

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.