3-day bank strike from Sept 28: Central govt employees to get salary early on Sept 25
The salaries and pensions for central government employees and pensions will be credited on September 25, ahead of a three-day bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). The proposed strike also falls during the half-yearly closing period for the banking sector.
A three-day bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, 2026, which will result in the early payment of salaries and pensions for central government employees. The Finance Ministry has instructed all ministries and departments to arrange for the advance payment of September salaries and pensions to be credited on September 25.
This will take place despite a three-day nationwide bank strike being proposed by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which also coincides with the half-yearly closing period for the banking sector. Central government employees will receive their salaries in advance on September 25, 2026. Industrial employees' wages for September 2026 can also be released ahead of time on the same date.
Pensions for central government pensioners will be paid by banks or Public Branch Offices (PAOs) on September 25. The Reserve Bank of India has been directed to inform banks about these instructions. Generally, banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, to accommodate customers. The UFBU seeks a five-day banking week, along with improved pension benefits and changes to the National Pension System (NPS).
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