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Government Bank Strike: Services Hit Sept 28-30, Private & Co-operative Banks Open
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News18•26-09-2026, 11:31
Government Bank Strike: Services Hit Sept 28-30, Private & Co-operative Banks Open
- •A nationwide bank strike by United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) will impact government banks from September 28 to 30, 2026, disrupting services.
- •Private and co-operative banks will not participate in the strike and their branches will remain open as usual, providing relief to customers.
- •Co-operative banks, vital for small businesses and farmers, will function normally, offering cash deposits, withdrawals, and other services.
- •Major private banks like HDFC Bank will operate as usual; SBI announced no charges on ATM transactions during the strike period.
- •Online services including UPI, IMPS, RTGS, and NEFT will remain active, and government banks are instructed to open on Sunday, September 27.
Key Questions Answered
A nationwide bank strike involving government banks is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, 2026, called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU).
Yes, private and co-operative banks are not participating in the strike and their branches will remain open as usual, providing significant relief to customers.
The State Bank of India (SBI) announced that no charges will be levied on any ATM transactions across any bank's ATMs during the strike period from September 28 to September 30, 2026.
