Bank Strike Set for Sept 28-30; SBI Urges Customers to Plan Ahead
What Happened
State Bank of India (SBI) has issued an advisory ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30, 2026, called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). SBI has asked customers to complete important branch-related transactions in advance, as branch operations could be affected depending on employee participation. The strike follows an earlier one-day nationwide bank strike on September 11 and is part of a broader protest programme that also includes a planned continuous strike from October 26.
Key Takeaways
Customers should complete any work requiring branch visits, documentation, cheque processing, or staff assistance before September 28. Since September 26 and 27 fall on a weekend, many customers could face up to five consecutive days of limited branch access if the strike proceeds as planned.