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Bank Strike: 5-Day Banking Disruption Looms, Know What Services Will Be Affected
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CNBC Awaaz•21-09-2026, 19:03
Bank Strike: 5-Day Banking Disruption Looms, Know What Services Will Be Affected
- •Bank unions nationwide will go on a three-day strike from September 28-30.
- •With weekend holidays on September 26-27, banking operations could be affected for up to 5 days.
- •Loan EMIs and credit card bills can still be paid via online banking, UPI, and other digital methods.
- •ATMs and ADWMs will be available for cash withdrawals, but branch-based cash payments will be inconvenient.
- •Tasks requiring physical document submission or employee assistance at branches may be impacted; complete them beforehand.
Key Questions Answered
Bank unions across the country are going on a three-day strike starting from September 28 to 30, which may affect banking operations for up to five days when combined with the preceding weekend holidays on September 26 and 27.
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has proposed this strike to demand the implementation of a five-day banking system and to seek resolutions for other employee-related issues.
Loan EMIs and credit card bills can still be paid on their due dates using online banking, mobile apps, UPI, e-wallets, and other digital payment methods.
