"Bank Strike Alert: Multiple Banks Set to Shut Down on January 27, 2026 - Customers Advised on Available Services"

Bank Employee Unions Aounce Nationwide Strike on January 27, 2026

Bank employees and officer unions across India are gearing up for a nationwide strike on January 27, 2026, affecting services at major public sector banks. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called for this strike, demanding the implementation of commitments made during a wage revision settlement in March 2024.

According to the unions, a key demand is the declaration of all Saturdays as bank holidays, a measure agreed upon in the 2024 settlement with the Indian Banks’ Association. Despite the agreement, the implementation of this decision is pending, leading to discontent among bank employees.

The strike is scheduled to begin at midnight on January 26 and continue until midnight on January 27. The UFBU emphasized the importance of a 5-day work week for bank employees, highlighting the integral role they play in India's financial stability and growth.

Conciliation meetings with the Chief Labour Commissioner earlier this week aimed to prevent the strike, but failed to produce a resolution. As a result, the plaed strike is set to proceed as aounced.

If the strike goes ahead, customers may face disruptions at major public sector banks such as State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, and Bank of Baroda. These banks have advised customers to expect interruptions in branch services.

While branch services may be affected, customers can utilize digital banking chaels to manage their transactions. The State Bank of India, for instance, has encouraged customers to plan essential banking activities in advance and use digital platforms for uninterrupted services.

The strike primarily affects public sector banks, with major private banks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank expected to operate normally. The UFBU's focus lies on reforms for public sector bank employees, aiming to align their work schedules with industry standards.

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