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UFBU Calls 3-Day Nationwide Bank Strike From September 28 Demanding Five-Day Workweek
25 September 2026
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The United Forum of Bank Unions has announced a three-day nationwide bank strike starting September 28, 2026, following the breakdown of conciliation proceedings. The primary demand of the employees is the implementation of a five-day workweek across all public and private sector banks.
Key Highlights
- UFBU has called a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, 2026, with an indefinite strike planned from October 26 if demands are unmet.
- The core demand is the implementation of a five-day banking week, making all Saturdays official holidays.
- Other pending demands include the rollout of a performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, along with issues related to recruitment, pensions, and employee welfare.
- UFBU represents nearly 90% of the total banking industry workforce through its constituent seven major employee and officer unions.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Ministry of Labour and Employment, and Department of Financial Services (DFS)
Key Bodies
United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), Indian Banks' Association (IBA)
Constitutional & Legal Context
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Static GK Connection
Currently, bank branch offices remain closed only on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.