Bank Strike on Feb 12: Will Banks Be Open or Closed? What Customers Need to Know

• Bank employees nationwide are scheduled to go on strike on February 12, 2026, called by major unions like AIBEA, AIBOA, and BEFI.
• The strike is supported by 10 central trade unions protesting against 4 new labor codes and demanding a 5-day work week.
• Despite the strike call, banks are expected to remain open as February 12 is not a declared holiday, but branch operations may be affected.
• Public sector banks like SBI, PNB, and BoB could see more significant impact, while private banks like HDFC and ICICI are expected to be less affected.
• Customers are advised to complete urgent work today, use digital banking services, and confirm with banks before visiting branches.