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Citibank Plans Significant Layoffs in 2026

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.0%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 1, 2026
2,000 OF 210,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New York, NY.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Citibank has announced plans to lay off approximately 2,000 employees starting in 2026 as part of a restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. The layoffs are expected to impact various departments within the company, primarily in New York. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges in the financial sector, prompting Citibank to reassess its workforce and operational strategies. The company has indicated that these layoffs are part of a broader initiative to enhance efficiency and adapt to changing market conditions.

Citibank cut 2,000 jobs in NY as of January 1, 2026.

That is roughly 1% of the 210,000 people Citibank employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 30 layoff events at Citibank since January 2023, including 1,259 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 23 additional events known from news reporting.

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CitibankC
Financials · 210,000 employees
30
EVENTS TRACKED
1,259
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED APR 24, 2026LAST UPDATED JUL 29, 2026