Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Bank Strike From September 28 to 30 Prompts Customer Advisory
Bank workers’ unions have called a nationwide strike from September 28 to 30.
Some bank branches may therefore be affected during those days.
The State Level Bankers’ Committee is asking people to finish important branch visits before the strike.
People can still use services such as mobile banking, internet banking and digital payments.
ATMs and cash deposit machines are also expected to remain available.
Debit cards, credit cards and payment terminals can be used where accepted.
Banks are preparing to keep digital services working and ATMs supplied with cash.
Updates will be shared through bank websites, text messages and social media.
A nationwide bank strike has been called by joint banking trade unions from September 28 to 30.
The State Level Bankers’ Committee advised customers to complete branch-based transactions before the strike.
Customers were urged to use digital services, ATMs, cards, payment systems and other alternative channels.
Member banks were directed to maintain digital banking access and adequate cash availability at ATMs.
The State Level Bankers’ Committee, the Reserve Bank of India and authorities are monitoring preparations to limit disruptions.
- Who
- Joint banking trade unions called the strike; the State Level Bankers’ Committee issued the customer advisory.
- What
- A nationwide bank strike is scheduled, while banks are preparing alternative services to reduce disruptions.
- When
- September 28 to 30.
- Where
- Nationwide; the advisory was issued for member banks in the state covered by the State Level Bankers’ Committee.
- Why
- Customers are being advised to plan transactions because physical branch services may be affected during the strike.
- Strike dates
- September 28-30
- Strike scope
- Nationwide
- Called by
- Joint banking trade unions
- Customer advice
- Complete transactions requiring branch visits before the strike
- Alternative services
- UPI, mobile and internet banking, ATMs, cards, payment terminals and other channels
- ATM preparation
- Banks were directed to ensure adequate cash availability
- Updates
- Official bank websites, SMS alerts and social media platforms