Archive · 21 Sep 2026
SBI Warns Customers About September Nationwide Bank Strike
SBI has warned that some bank branches may offer fewer services during a planned strike.
The strike is proposed for September 28 through 30, 2026.
The United Forum of Bank Unions called for the strike.
SBI wants customers to finish important branch work before the strike starts.
Work needing paper documents or help from bank employees could be delayed.
Some essential services may continue, depending on how many employees join the strike.
People can use ATMs, deposit and withdrawal machines, and Customer Service Points for some services.
Internet banking, mobile banking, YONO and UPI can handle many routine payments and transfers.
The weekend before the strike could make normal branch access limited for five days in a row.
The United Forum of Bank Unions has proposed a nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, 2026.
State Bank of India advised customers to complete important branch-based transactions before the strike.
Services requiring physical documents, employee assistance, verification or certain cheque processes may face delays.
ATMs, Automated Deposit and Withdrawal Machines, Customer Service Points and digital banking channels are expected to remain available for eligible services.
Because September 26 and 27 are a weekend, customers could face limited access to regular branch operations for five consecutive days.
- Who
- State Bank of India issued the advisory, while the United Forum of Bank Unions proposed the strike.
- What
- A three-day nationwide bank strike may disrupt branch-dependent banking services.
- When
- The proposed strike is scheduled for September 28-30, 2026; September 26 and 27 are the preceding weekend.
- Where
- Across India, at participating bank branches.
- Why
- The United Forum of Bank Unions is carrying out ongoing protest action, including the proposed strike.
- Advisory issuer
- State Bank of India advised customers to plan important branch transactions in advance.
- Proposed strike dates
- September 28-30, 2026.
- Strike organizer
- United Forum of Bank Unions.
- Potentially affected services
- Services requiring physical visits, documentation, employee assistance, verification and certain cheque-related processes.
- Alternative channels
- ATMs, Automated Deposit and Withdrawal Machines and Customer Service Points.
- Digital channels
- Internet banking, mobile banking, SBI YONO and Unified Payments Interface services.
- Further protest action
- The United Forum of Bank Unions has announced a continuous strike beginning October 26.
