{
  "id": 6720595,
  "title": "Banks Shut For Four Consecutive Days, Here’s How Customers Can Complete Urgent Work",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/banks-shut-for-four-consecutive-days-heres-how-customers-can-complete",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T06:39:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/banks-shut-for-four-consecutive-days-heres-how-customers-can-complete-urgent-work"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 11, 2026, the United Forum of Bank Unions announced a nationwide strike, causing banks to remain closed for four consecutive days, affecting Mumbai on Friday. The banks plan to stay shut on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, with some states potentially facing longer closures due to Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday or Tuesday. The strike aims to gain reforms in the banking sector, including a five-day working week and a review of the performance-linked incentive scheme.\n\nCustomers in affected areas are advised to use digital channels, such as ATMs, net banking, and mobile applications, to complete urgent tasks. IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, and UPI platforms, along with Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm, will remain operational 24/7. For cash needs, ATMs from private banks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank are recommended, as cash availability at public-sector banks may be impacted.\n\nState Bank of India (SBI) branches may face a six-day disruption due to the country-wide strike, weekend closures, and Eid holidays. To access services like downloading bank statements, opening fixed deposits, and applying for loans, customers can use banking applications like YONO and PNB One.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: If you need to visit a bank branch , check the holiday schedule. Banking operations may be disrupted today, Friday, September 11, 2026, after the United Forum of Bank Unions called a nationwide strike. Banks will remain closed on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13. Customers in some states may face a longer wait because branches could remain shut on Monday or Tuesday for…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}