Bharat bandh 12 feb 2026 Reason:The Central trade unions and farmers’ organisations will stage a countrywide demonstration on February 12, 2026, against the new labour codes and the proposed India–US trade deal. According to the reports, a joint forum of 10 central trade unions — INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF, and UTUC — has announced the strike, which may cause road disruptions, hampering day-to-day activities. Therefore, schools and colleges across the state are expected to remain closed tomorrow, February 12, 2026.
As of now, no official confirmation has arrived. Apart from educational institutions, public sector banks, government offices, transport services and markets in several states are expected to remain shut.
Bharat Bandh 12 feb 2026
The trade unions argue that the four labour Codes, which replaced 29 old labour laws, dilute workers’ protections and give employers greater flexibility in hiring and firing.
They have also raised concerns over privatisation, slow wage growth and issues related to social security benefits. Among the unions taking part are Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC), Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS), All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU), Labour Progressive Federation (LPF) and United Trade Union Congress (UTUC).
Public sector bank services could see disruptions as bank employees and officers’ unions have announced participation in the strike. Major banking unions such as AIBEA, AIBOA and BEFI have indicated that they will join the protest. This may affect branch-level operations.
The State Bank of India said on Tuesday that a nationwide bank strike is scheduled for February 12 and advised customers that services may be partially disrupted. However, the day has not been declared a bank holiday by banks or the Reserve Bank of India. Branches are expected to remain open, though some services may face delays.
Farmers’ groups back the bandh
Farmers’ bodies, including the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and the All-India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), have extended support to the strike. They have raised concerns about how the proposed India-US interim trade agreement could affect domestic agriculture.
What’s Open and What’s Closed
Closed
- Public sector banks (may operate with low capacity).
- Government offices and public sector undertakings (low attendance).
- Public transportation services, including buses and taxis, (reduced frequency)
- Factories and industrial units (suspension expected).
- Schools and colleges (likely closed).
- Markets and local shops (closure expected)
Open
- Hospitals and emergency medical services
- Ambulance services
- Medical stores and pharmacies
- Fire and rescue services
- Milk supply
- Newspaper distribution
- Airports and flight operations
- ATMs
Bharat bandh 12 feb 2026 Reason
The unions are protesting against the four labour laws, which sidelined the 29 labour laws last year. According to the opposers, the new codes are likely to weaken workers’ rights, lessen job security, and allow employers to recruit and fire staff easily. They have further raised objections against privatisation, wage issues, and the lack of social security.
As per the unions, the protest notices have been circulated in many sectors and industries. They are demanding the removal of the four labour codes and rules, the withdrawal of the Draft Seed Bill, the Electricity Amendment Bill, and the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act. Furthermore, they are requesting the restoration of MGNREGA and the disposal of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025.
12 february 2026 bharat bandh
Bharat Bandh on February 12 may disrupt buses and offices in some states, while metro and essential services largely continue.
Government offices are expected to remain officially open. However, attendance may be low in states where unions have extended strong support to the bandh. Public sector undertakings (PSUs) could also see partial disruption depending on employee participation.