| Type: | commune |
| County: | Galați |
| Bălăbănești | |
| Leader Name: | Marius-Gicu Ciocan |
| Leader Party: | PSD |
| Leader Term: | 2020 - 2024 |
| Coordinates: | 46.1°N 70°W |
| Elevation: | 126 |
| Area Total: | 25.7 |
| Population Total: | auto |
| Postal Code: | 807010 |
| Area Code: | (+40) 0236 |
Bălăbănești is a commune in Galați County, Western Moldavia, Romania with a population of 2,080 people (2011). It is composed of four villages: Bălăbănești, Lungești, Bursucani, and Zimbru. It also included two other villages until 2004, when they were split off to form Rădești Commune.