Bank Strike September 2026: Banks Closed from September 11; Complete Cheque, Cash, and Passbook Tasks Today

Banking services may be affected starting September 11 due to a bank strike and holidays. It is advisable to complete tasks related to cheques, cash, and passbooks today.

Bank Strike September 2026: If you have any pending bank-related work—such as clearing cheques, updating passbooks, or withdrawing cash—do not put it off until tomorrow. Visit the bank today, September 10, to get it done.

According to an official circular issued by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), a nationwide strike has been called for September 11 (Friday) to press for demands such as a 5-day work week. This strike is immediately followed by the weekend and the Ganesh Chaturthi holidays.

Schedule of Holidays and Strike

Date Day Reason Impact

September 11	Friday	Nationwide Strike	Operations at public sector banks may be disrupted or slow
September 12	Saturday	Second Saturday	All banks will remain closed
September 13	Sunday	Weekly Holiday	All banks will remain closed
September 14	Monday	Ganesh Chaturthi	Regional bank holiday in several states

Impact on Services

Cheque Clearing and Counter Operations: Services such as draft issuance, loan approvals, and manual transfers at public sector banks like SBI, PNB, and Canara Bank may be disrupted.
ATM Services: With branches remaining closed for 3–4 consecutive days, cash shortages may occur at many ATMs.
Private Banks: Major private banks like HDFC, ICICI, and Axis are not participating in the strike; however, they will remain closed on Saturday and Sunday.