- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:26 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The State Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday announced that banking services across the country may be partially disrupted on February 12, 2026, due to a nationwide bank strike called by major bank unions.
“Work may be affected to some extent during the strike,” SBI said in a statement, as quoted by Reuters. IDBI Bank has also received a formal strike notice from employee unions, the news agency reported.
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The proposed strike has raised concerns among customers regarding the availability of banking services. However, February 12 has not been declared a bank holiday by either banks or the Reserve Bank of India, indicating that branches are expected to remain open, though operations may be limited.
The strike has been called by major bank unions, including the All India Bank Employees Association, the All India Bank Officers’ Association and the Bank Employees Federation of India. These unions are also participating in a broader protest announced by 10 central trade unions across the country.
The unions are opposing the four new labour codes notified by the central government in November, which aim to replace 29 existing labour laws. According to union leaders, the new codes dilute workers’ rights and make the registration of trade unions more difficult. Long-standing demands such as improved work-life balance and the introduction of a five-day work week have also been raised.
Meanwhile, Bank of Baroda has informed stock exchanges about the possible impact of the strike. In a regulatory filing with the BSE, the bank said it is taking measures to ensure continuity of services but cautioned that branch and office operations could be affected if the strike proceeds as planned.
Banks have advised customers to plan essential transactions in advance, as services such as cash withdrawals, cheque clearing and in-branch customer assistance may face delays. Digital banking services, including mobile and internet banking, are expected to remain largely unaffected.