India bank strike update: September 28–30 strike deferred

Current status of the September 28–30 bank strike

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) deferred its proposed three-day nationwide strike after talks with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) on September 27, 2026. The strike planned for September 28–30 is therefore not going ahead as announced.

What SBI customers should do

Branches are not expected to face strike-related disruption on those dates. If you are making a time-sensitive visit, check SBI’s official channels or call your local branch first, since ordinary local conditions and scheduled holidays can still affect service.

UPI, mobile and internet banking, and ATMs remain available according to each service’s normal operating status. Check the relevant SBI channel if a transaction or branch visit is urgent.

Why was the strike planned?

Bank unions had called the strike over long-running employment issues, including the demand for a five-day banking week and concerns about the performance-linked incentive scheme. The IBA and UFBU agreed to continue discussions, including through a high-level committee. Those discussions do not by themselves mean a five-day week has been approved.

What happens next?

The September strike dates have been deferred. No replacement strike dates were announced in the reporting reviewed for this update. Follow SBI, the IBA or UFBU for any later service announcements.