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Eid-al-Adha 2025: Is it on June 6 or 7? All you need to know
Eid-al-Adha, or Bakrid, is one of the most significant Islamic festivals observed globally, especially in India. In 2025, the date for Eid-al-Adha is marked as Friday, June 6, sparking queries across the country about its status as a public holiday and its impact on daily affairs like banking operations. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of everything you need to JUNE 6, 2025, A NATIONAL HOLIDAY?While Eid-al-Adha 2025 falls on Friday, June 6, it is not classified as a nationwide "Gazetted Holiday", but rather a "Restricted Holiday" or "Optional Holiday" in some parts of the this may vary by stateDelhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu have listed June 7 as a holiday under their respective state holiday many North Indian states, government offices, educational institutions, and select private firms are likely to remain closed on this should check with their individual HR departments or regional government circulars to HOLIDAY STATUS: WILL BANKS BE OPEN OR CLOSED?Banks follow the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s regional holiday schedule, which depends on state-specific 6, 2025 (Friday) – Banks will remain closed in states where Eid-al-Adha is officially recognised as a includes Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West 7, 2025 (Saturday) – Being the first Saturday of the month, banks will remain open, though services might be limited in some locations due to weekend Online banking services like net banking and mobile apps will remain functional on both OF EID-AL-ADHAEid-al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. It signifies devotion, sacrifice, and compassion, and is marked by the ritual of animal sacrifice (Qurbani) followed by meat distribution among family, friends, and the includeMorning prayers in mosques and open groundsCharitable acts and sharing foodTraditional meals like biryani, kebabs, and sheer khurmaWearing new or traditional attirePUBLIC TRANSPORT AND SERVICESThough it's not a pan-India public holiday:Local transport, metro services, and flights will continue normal expect crowded public spaces and traffic diversions near mosques and prayer venues, especially in urban areas like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and AND SCHOOL GUIDELINESIn regions where Eid al-Adha is declared a holidaySchools and colleges will remain shutCorporate offices may offer optional leave, depending on the religious demographics of the staffadvertisementFor states where it is not a holiday, employees may choose to apply for a restricted or personal leaveJune 6, 2025 (Friday) is not a national holiday but is observed in many statesBanks will remain closed in select states on June 6, but will be open on June 7 (Saturday)Check your state's holiday calendar or bank holiday list for accurate infoEid-al-Adha celebrations will be vibrant and culturally rich, marked by prayer, charity, and community bonding.
