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India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
Bank Holidays In June 2025: Banks Will Be Closed For Two Days Between June 2 And June 7; Check Full List
Bank Holidays In June 2025: As June 2025 approaches, customers across India should be aware of the upcoming holidays that could impact their banking plans. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official list of bank holidays for June 2025. These holidays vary from state to state, depending on regional, religious, and national observances. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks in various states across the country will remain closed for 12 days in June 2025. These include weekly offs such as Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays, as well as public and regional holidays observed under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Notably, the first holiday in June falls on Sunday, June 1, which is a nationwide closure. Adding further, banks will be closed for two days on June 6 and June 7 this week in some parts of India due to Id-ul-Ad'ha (Bakrid) and Bakri Id (Id-Uz-Zuha), according to the bank holiday calendar released by the RBI. Banks will also remain closed on Sunday, June 8, 2025, across the country. Moreover, banks are scheduled to be closed for three days—excluding weekends—in month of June: June 11, June 27, and June 30. List Of Bank Holidays In June 2025 Date Day Occasion / Reason Bank Status June 1, 2025 Sunday Regular Sunday holiday Closed across India June 6, 2025 Friday Eid-ul-Ad'ha (Bakrid) Closed in some states June 7, 2025 Saturday Bakri ID / Id-Uz-Zuha Closed in most states June 8, 2025 Sunday Regular Sunday holiday Closed across India June 11, 2025 Wednesday Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti / Saga Dawa Closed in Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh June 14, 2025 Saturday Second Saturday Closed across India June 15, 2025 Sunday Regular Sunday holiday Closed across India June 22, 2025 Sunday Regular Sunday holiday Closed across India June 27, 2025 Friday Ratha Yatra / Kang Closed in Odisha and Manipur June 28, 2025 Saturday Fourth Saturday Closed across India June 29, 2025 Sunday Regular Sunday holiday Closed across India June 30, 2025 Monday Remna Ni Closed in Mizoram Which Services Are Available On Bank Holiday? Even though physical bank branches will remain closed on certain days, customers can continue to access banking services seamlessly through online and mobile platforms. Digital services such as UPI, IMPS, NEFT, internet banking, and locker applications will remain fully operational. Tasks like bill payments, mobile recharges, fund transfers, and online bookings can easily be carried out via banking apps and websites.
Hans India
a day ago
- General
- Hans India
No one has right to take life: Dhirendra Shastri opposes animal sacrifice on Eid al-Adha
Chhatarpur: Bageshwar Dham's chief priest, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, has voiced strong opposition to the practice of animal sacrifice, particularly during the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, and remarked that no one has the right to take life. Shastri, known for his influential spiritual presence, emphasised the need to embrace non-violence in modern society and urged all communities to move beyond rituals involving harm to living beings. Interacting with the media in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur, Shastri, talking about goat sacrifice on Bakrid, said, "Violence against living beings is not acceptable in any community, culture, or religion. If we cannot save a life, then no one has the right to take it." He acknowledged that animal sacrifice was historically present in various traditions, including Sanatan Dharma, but firmly stated that such practices are outdated in the current era. He explained that the modern age offers more compassionate and humane alternatives to religious expression. "We are not in favour of any form of sacrifice. Therefore, we are not in favour of Bakrid either. Times have changed. Now we have treatments, prayers, and other means of support. We are all civilised and educated people. Hence, we believe violence against any living being must be stopped," Shastri said. Citing the core Hindu philosophy of non-violence, Shastri added, "We must walk the path of 'Ahinsa Parmo Dharma', non-violence is the highest duty." He concluded by appealing to followers of all faiths to reflect on the sanctity of life and adopt more peaceful, compassionate practices. "Stopping violence against living beings will benefit all religions and give rise to a new inspiration and resolve that every creature has the right to live," Shastri stated.
Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
Bank holidays next week, June 2-8: Banks to be closed for 2 days in THESE cities; Check full list here
Bank holidays next week, June 2-8: Banks will be closed for two days this week in some parts of India, due to Id-ul-Ad'ha (Bakrid) and Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha), according to the bank holiday calendar by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Banks will also be closed on Sunday, June 8, 2025 across the country. Bank holidays in India differ from state to state and are based on national, regional, and religious observances. Banks in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram will be closed on Friday, June 6, 2025, to mark Id-ul-Ad'ha (Bakrid), an Islamic festival that recognises Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, as an act of obedience to God. Banks across the country, except Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, will be closed on Saturday, June 7, 2025, on account of Bakrid, also known as Id ul-Zuha. Commonly known as the 'goat festival', the bank holiday designated regions will celebrate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son on this day. Banks in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram will be open on Saturday, June 7, 2025, since it is the first Saturday of the month. As per the RBI calendar, banks are typically closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Notably, banks are closed on all Sundays of the month. Hence, banks will be closed on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Apart from Id-ul-Ad'ha (Bakrid) and Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha) banks are scheduled to be closed for three days except weekends in the month of June. June 11 (Wednesday) — Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti / Saga Dawa — Banks will be shut in Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh. June 27 (Friday) — Ratha Yatra / Kang (Rathajatra) — Banks closed in Odisha and Manipur. June 30 (Monday) — Remna Ni — Banks closed in Mizoram. Online banking services will be available across the country during bank holidays. Customers can use these services for convenient financial transactions. Fund transfer requests can be made using NEFT/RTGS transfer forms, demand draft request forms, and chequebook forms. Credit cards, debit cards, and ATM cards can be secured through card services. Services such as account maintenance forms, setting up standing instructions, and applying for a locker are also available.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Sacrificial sheep become dearer in Tiruchi ahead of Bakrid
The price of sacrificial livestock, especially sheep, has gone up ahead of Id-ul-Adha (Bakrid) on June 7. Farms that specialise in rearing semmari aadu (sheep) and weekly cattle markets are seeing an increase in footfall from customers in Tiruchi as Bakrid draws closer. The animals are slaughtered in a ritual known as Qurbani and the meat is shared among family members, friends, and the needy. 'We are selling sheep weighing 27 kg to 60 kg to buyers from Tiruchi. Prices range between ₹490 to ₹600 a kg, depending on the weight and type of animal. The trade is much better this year, because customers are willing to spend upwards of ₹13,000 per sheep,' M. Basheer Ahmed, proprietor, Maryam Goat Farm at Thirumalai Samuthiram village, told The Hindu. 'We deal in Mayilambadi, Mecheri, and Ettayapuram Pottu Kutty sheep. For an additional fee, we slaughter the animals on Bakrid day at our farm and prepare it for distribution for the customer,' said Mr. Ahmed. Besides sheep, the goat, cow, or camel can be eligible for Qurbani. 'The practice of seven individuals sharing the sacrifice of a cow or camel has become common in Tiruchi as it is cost-effective. Shares in larger animals are priced upwards of ₹3,000 a person this year, and have many takers in the city,' said N. Jamaluddin, a resident. To keep costs low, some residents purchase a kid at goat farms soon after Bakrid and allow them to be reared there before they can be slaughtered in the following year. 'I invested ₹9,000 in a kid goat in 2024, and will be claiming it for Qurbani this year. The goat will weigh up to 25 kg and will yield enough meat for sharing,' said Shahul Hamid. The price of mutton sold by butchers in Tiruchi is expected to rise above the current ₹900-₹1,000 a kg on the day of the festival.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
High vigil on cattle transport ahead of Bakrid festival in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: With just a few days left for Bakrid festival in which lakhs of animals will be sacrificed, the state government has formed a Bakrid Committee under the Bengaluru Urban deputy commissioner to prevent illegal transport of cattle and camels to the city. The BBMP has already warned the public that slaughtering cattle and camels is a punishable offence and only sheep, goat and buffalo older than 13 years are allowed. As per an official from the DC's office, officials from RTO, transport department, police and municipality have to carry out awareness among the public regarding the transportation of animals. 'Strict action will be taken against anyone found slaughtering cattle,' he said. 'In case of illegal cattle or camel transport, the animals will be seized and cases will be filed.'
