A nationwide strike by bank employee unions is scheduled to take place soon. In light of this, the country's largest public sector bank, the State Bank of India (SBI), has issued an important advisory for its customers. The bank has informed customers that operations may be disrupted during this period and has advised them to plan accordingly. Here are the details of the advisory:

**When is the bank strike taking place?**
According to information provided by SBI, employee unions have announced a nationwide strike for September 28, 29, and 30, 2026. Additionally, the unions have stated that if their demands are not met, an indefinite strike will commence on October 26, 2026.

**What has SBI advised customers?**
To ensure customers do not face any inconvenience during the strike, SBI has requested them to take the following measures:

*   The bank has urged customers to complete all essential financial and banking transactions well in advance of the strike dates.
*   Customers requiring cash should utilize ATMs and ADWMs (Automated Deposit-cum-Withdrawal Machines).

*   For routine banking tasks, customers should use the YONO app, internet banking, mobile banking, UPI, or other digital channels.
*   SBI has stated that it will make every effort to ensure essential banking services continue to operate smoothly at branches and offices; however, some services may still be disrupted due to the strike.

Banks to Remain Open on Sunday
In view of the nationwide bank strike proposed by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) from September 28 to September 30, 2026, the government has announced that all public sector banks and regional rural banks will operate normally on Sunday (September 27, 2026). This means banks will remain open this Sunday.

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