Bank Strike In September 2026: Are Banks Closed Today And Tomorrow, September 12? Check Details

Banking services across India are affected today, September 11, as bank unions have called a nationwide strike. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) is protesting over several pending demands, including a five-day banking week and changes to the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. 

The strike has disrupted services at several bank branches, all the public sector banks are under the heat. 

Will Banks Remain Closed Tomorrow, September 12?

Yes, banks will remain closed tomorrow, September 12, but not because of the BRICS Summit in Delhi or the nationwide bank strike. The banks are closed due to the weekend and September 12 falls on the second Saturday of the month.

As per the regular banking holiday in RBI list Second and fourth Saturdays are always a week-off for the bank employees. Customers will not be able to access regular branch services tomorrow.

Bank Holiday And Bank Strike Schedule 

Which Banks Closed Today?

Public Sector Banks

Public sector banks are expected to face the biggest disruption today, September 11, as employees participate in the nationwide strike.

• State Bank of India (SBI)
• Punjab National Bank (PNB)
• Bank of Baroda (BoB)
• Canara Bank
• Union Bank of India
• Indian Bank
• UCO Bank
• Bank of Maharashtra
• Other public sector banks
• Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
• Cooperative banks

About Private Banks

Major private sector banks are not directly part of the nationwide strike. However, some services could face delays because of disruptions in banking and cheque-clearing operations.

• HDFC Bank
• ICICI Bank
• Axis Bank
• Kotak Mahindra Bank

Customers may still be able to use branch services, but some transactions could take longer than usual.

Where Are Banks Closed?

• Today, September 11: Banks are affected across India due to the nationwide bank strike. Public sector bank branches are expected to remain closed or face major disruption in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata.

• Tomorrow, September 12: Bank branches will remain closed across India as it is the second Saturday of the month. 

Will Online Banking Services Work?

Customers and students can continue using UPI, mobile banking apps, internet banking, ATMs, and debit and credit cards for most routine transactions.

Even if physical bank branches are closed, customers can continue to use digital banking services. These include:

- ATM cash withdrawals and deposits will work regardless of the bank closure.

- You will not be stuck, as UPI payments through apps such as Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm

- Internet banking and Mobile banking applications will work as they always do

- The process of IMPS, NEFT and RTGS money transfers will also be completed

- Most regular banking activities can still be completed online without visiting a branch

Disclaimer: Bank holidays vary by state, union territory, and specific city, But the strike is nationwide. Also tomorrow, the banks will 100% remain closed because it is second Staurday.