# SBI and top banks warn of 5-day strike impact

> SBI, Bank of Baroda, and Canara Bank urge customers to prepare for three-day strike disrupting banking services.
- Title: SBI and top banks warn of 5-day strike impact | Shortify
- Summary: SBI, Bank of Baroda, and Canara Bank urge customers to prepare for three-day strike disrupting banking services. Indian banks will close for five days as…
- Keywords: sbi, bank of baroda, canara bank, united forum of bank unions, bank strike, pension reform, nfl, top, banks, warn, 5-day, strike
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/banks-closed-in-india-for-5-days-sbi-bank-of-baroda-and-canara-bank-send-important-message-before-strike/articleshow/134425320.cms
- Author: ET Online
- Published: 2026-09-23T04:15:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sbi, bank of baroda, canara bank, united forum of bank unions, bank strike, pension reform, nfl
## Strike warning
SBI, Bank of Baroda, and Canara Bank advise customers to complete important transactions before September 28-30 strike.

> SBI said certain bank employees' unions have called for a three-day strike from September 28 to 30, 2026.
## Digital channels urged
Banks recommend using ATMs, UPI, mobile banking, and self-service options during the strike period.

> Bank of Baroda said customers could use its digital and self-service channels for routine banking transactions.
## Strike duration
The strike is expected to close banks for five days due to weekend overlap with the strike dates.

> The strike was expected to disrupt banking services for five days, as the two days preceding September 28 fall over the weekend.
## Government response
Government confirmed public sector banks will operate on Sunday, September 27, to minimize disruption.

> The Reserve Bank of India has approved the operation of all bank branches on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
## Union demands
United Forum of Bank Unions seeks 5-day banking, pension reforms, and NPS scheme changes.

> United Forum of Bank Unions is primarily seeking 5-day banking among other demands.
## Strike impact
Strikes disrupt public services, business operations, and government transactions while affecting bank employees.

> Strikes cause disruption in banking services that inconvenience the public, impact the business of the banks, and ultimately harm the interests of bank employees.
## Key takeaway

Indian banks will close for five days as unions demand better pay and pension reforms.