Nationwide Bank Strike on February 12, 2026: Will Banks Stay Open or Closed?
Big news for bank customers across India. Major bank unions have announced a nationwide strike on Thursday, February 12, 2026, raising concerns about whether banking services will be available. While customers are eager to know if they can carry out transactions as usual, banks have issued updates that offer some clarity.
The protest is mainly against the government’s four new labour codes introduced in November. These codes are set to replace 29 existing labour laws. Bank unions claim the new rules are anti-worker, impose stricter conditions for trade union registration, and may affect employee rights. They are also demanding better work-life balance and a five-day workweek in the banking sector.
Why are bank unions going on strike?
Several major banking organizations, including the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA), and Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI), have joined hands with 10 central trade unions to organize the nationwide general strike.The protest is mainly against the government’s four new labour codes introduced in November. These codes are set to replace 29 existing labour laws. Bank unions claim the new rules are anti-worker, impose stricter conditions for trade union registration, and may affect employee rights. They are also demanding better work-life balance and a five-day workweek in the banking sector.
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