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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Eid-ul-Adha 2025 holiday: Will banks, stock market, schools and offices be closed on Bakrid?
Eid-ul-Adha 2025 holiday: Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, is one of the most important Islamic festivals celebrated by Muslims around the world. This holy festival, also called Eid-ul-Zuha, Bakra Eid or the Festival of Sacrifice, falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah – the last month in the Islamic lunar calendar. The date of Eid-ul-Adha depends on the sighting of the crescent moon, which marks the start of Dhul Hijjah. The festival honours the deep faith of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) who was ready to sacrifice his son on God's command. Just as he was about to do so, God intervened and sent a lamb to be sacrificed instead. This act symbolises obedience, sacrifice, and submission to God's will. Muslims commemorate this event by offering prayers, sacrificing animals, and distributing meat to the poor. Is Eid-ul-Adha 2025 a Bank Holiday? Yes, Eid-ul-Adha 2025 will be a bank holiday in many parts of India. On Friday, 6 June 2025, banks will remain closed in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi for Bakrid. On the following day, Saturday, 7 June 2025, most banks across India will observe a holiday for Eid al-Zuha, except in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram. These cities will keep their banks open as it falls on the first Saturday of the month, which is usually a working day for banks. If you're planning to visit a bank around Eid-ul-Adha 2025, make sure to check your local holiday list in advance. Will the Indian Stock Market Be Closed on Bakrid 2025? Despite Eid-ul-Adha being a national holiday in many areas, the Indian stock market will remain open on both Friday, 6 June 2025, but not on Saturday, 7 June 2025 due to a weekly off. According to the holiday calendar of NSE and BSE, there will be no trading holiday for Bakrid in 2025 if it falls on Friday. So, if you're an investor or trader, you can continue your usual market activities during this period. Are Government Offices Closed for Eid-ul-Adha 2025? Most government offices across India will observe a holiday on Saturday, 7 June 2025, as Eid-ul-Adha is listed as a gazetted holiday. However, for offices in Delhi, any change in the holiday date based on the moon sighting will be confirmed and announced by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, in coordination with the Government of NCT of Delhi. For offices in other states and union territories, holiday changes can be decided by the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committees, depending on the decisions of local governments. Will Schools and Colleges Be Closed on Eid-ul-Adha 2025? Yes, schools, colleges, and most educational institutions are expected to be closed on Saturday, 7 June 2025, in observance of Bakrid. As with other Islamic festivals, the final confirmation of the holiday date may depend on the moon sighting, so schools might issue updates a day or two before the festival. Parents and students should keep an eye out for announcements from their respective schools or local education departments. Eid-ul-Adha 2025 will be widely celebrated across India with great devotion. While most banks, schools, government offices, and colleges are expected to be closed on 7 June 2025, the stock market will remain open. The festival brings with it a public holiday in many regions, and as always, the final date depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. So, whether you're observing the festival or planning your bank or office visits, it's best to stay informed about your local holiday calendar. For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit Indiatimes Events.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
National Holiday on June 7 for Bakrid: What's open and closed across India?
Bank National Holiday 7th June: Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid or Eid ul-Zuha, is one of the most significant Islamic festivals, celebrated with devotion and unity across the world. In 2025, the festival is expected to be observed on Saturday, June 7, in India, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. However, some closures will begin on Friday, June 6, making it crucial for citizens to be aware of what remains open and what is closed for the holiday. Are banks closed on June 6 and 7, 2025? On Friday, June 6, banks in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi will remain closed in observance of Bakrid. Banks across most parts of India will remain shut on Saturday June 7, 2025. However, branches in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram will remain open, as June 7 falls on the first Saturday of the month, which is a regular working day in those regions. Will the Indian stock market remain open or Close? Yes, as per the holiday calendar of NSE and BSE, the stock market will be operational on both June 6 and June 7, 2025. Bakrid will not affect trading activity, and normal market hours will be followed as per the official holiday calendar. Are government offices closed on Eid-Al-Adha? Most government offices across India are expected to remain closed on Saturday, June 7, marking it as a gazetted holiday for Eid al-Adha. The final confirmation of the holiday will depend on the moon sighting. In Delhi, any adjustments in the holiday schedule for Eid-related festivals will be issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, in coordination with the Delhi government. Outside Delhi, the responsibility of confirming and possibly altering holiday dates lies with the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committees in state capitals, based on state-level decisions. Will schools and colleges be closed? Educational institutions, including schools and colleges, are scheduled to remain closed on Saturday, June 7, in celebration of Eid al-Adha. The final announcement may vary depending on regional calendars and the sighting of the moon. Will online services remain available on a bank holiday? Even on bank holidays, online banking services remain fully functional across the country. Customers can continue to manage their finances conveniently through internet and mobile banking platforms. People can make fund transfers via NEFT and RTGS, place requests for chequebooks or demand drafts, and access services related to credit, debit, and ATM cards without interruption. Additionally, essential features like account management, setting up standing instructions, and even applying for bank lockers can be accessed online during bank holidays.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Eid 2025 Holiday India: Are offices, banks, colleges, and schools closed on June 6 and 7? Here's what's open and what's closed state-wise
Eid al-Adha, or Bakrid, is anticipated in India around this weekend, contingent on the crescent moon sighting. Banks, government offices, and educational institutions nationwide will observe closures. On June 7, 2025, most banks will be closed, excluding a few cities, while stock markets remain open. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Eid Holiday 2025: Banks to remain closed in many cities Eid 2025 Holiday: Stock markets to remain open Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Eid 2025 Holiday for Government offices Eid 2025 Holiday: Schools and colleges to stay closed Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, is expected to be observed in India this weekend, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. In observance of the Islamic festival, several institutions across the country including banks, government offices, and educational institutions will be al-Adha, one of the most significant Islamic festivals, marks the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael. The holiday is observed across India and other Muslim-majority regions, and its exact date is subject to the appearance of the Friday, June 6, 2025, banks in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi will remain closed for Bakrid. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, banks across the rest of the country will be closed, except in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and June 7 is the first Saturday of the month, banks in these five cities will function as usual despite the Indian stock markets — NSE and BSE — will remain open on both Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, 2025. As per the official holiday calendar, Bakrid is not a trading holiday for the stock government offices across India will observe a holiday on Saturday, June 7, 2025, as Bakrid is listed as a gazetted holiday. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has issued a notification stating that any changes in holiday dates for offices in Delhi, based on moon sighting, will be confirmed in consultation with the Government of NCT of Delhi.'For offices outside Delhi, the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committees in State Capitals can change holiday dates for Idu'lFitr, Idu'l Zuha, Muharram, and Id-e-Milad, based on decisions from State Governments or Union Territories,' the Ministry notice schools and colleges across India are expected to remain closed on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for Eid al-Adha. However, the holiday date may vary depending on the official announcement following the moon institutions will follow state or local government notifications regarding holiday observance.
Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Eid al-Adha 2025 holiday: Are schools, banks, stock market closed on Eid? Check what's open, closed for Bakrid
Eid al-Adha, Eid ul-Zuha or Bakrid is considered to be the second-holiest festival of Islamic and is expected to be observed in India on Friday, June 7, according to reports. Notably, the exact date of Eid al-Adha depends on the sighting of the crescent moon will also determine the beginning of Hajj rituals this year. On this day, most public offices, educational institutions, and banks are expected to be closed to mark the festival. Here's a list of what's open and closed on Bakird 2025 — Banks in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi will be closed on Friday, June 6, 2025, for Bakrid, an Islamic festival that recognises Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ishmael. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, banks across the country except Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram will be closed for Eid al-Zuha. Referred to as the 'goat festival,' this holiday commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's readiness to sacrifice his son on this day. Notably, June 7, 2025, is the first Saturday of the month, hence banks in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram will be open. The Indian stock market will open on both Friday, June 6, 2025 and Saturday, June 7, 2025, according to the holiday calendar of NSE and BSE. Hence, the Indian stock market is not scheduled to be closed on Bakrid. Most government offices across the country will observe a holiday on Saturday, June 7, 2025 as it is a gazetted holiday. Any changes in holiday dates for the offices located in Delhi for Idu'l Fitr, Idu'l Zuha, Muharram, and Id-e-Milad, if needed, based on the moon sighting will be announced by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, after confirming the status with the Government of NCT of Delhi, according to a notice by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. For offices outside Delhi, the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committees in State Capitals can change holiday dates for Idu'lFitr, Idu'lZuha, Muharram, and Id-e-Milad, based on decisions from State Governments or Union Territories, the notice states. Schools across the country are expected to remain closed for Bakrid on Saturday, June 7, 2025, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. Colleges and other educational institutions are scheduled to be closed on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for Bakrid. Notably, the holiday will be designated according to crescent sighting.
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
iGOT Karmayogi crosses landmark of 1 crore registered users
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): The total number of registrations in the iGOT Karmayogi platform, a digital learning platform for serving civil servants crore, crossed the one crore mark, a 30-fold growth from 3 lakh registered users since January 2023, according to a statement from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. According to the ministry, this rapid scale-up underlines the growing adoption of digital technology in public administration and reaffirms the government's commitment to building a future-ready and citizen-centric civil service. The ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that this milestone was achieved due to the active participation of both central and state/UT civil servants. Over 60 per cent of the registered users on the iGOT Karmayogi platform are from all 36 States/UTs, while the remaining are from central government ministries, departments and organisations. 'This demonstrates pan-India outreach of the platform and growing integration with state-level governance frameworks,' the ministry said. So far, the top five states with a relatively higher number of registered civil servants on the platform are Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. So far, over 3.1 crore learning certificates have been issued to civil servants based on course completion, which aggregates to more than 3.8 crore learning hours. iGOT Karmayogi platform offers over 2,400 courses in 16 languages contributed by more than 200 course providers, including Central and State Government Ministries and Departments, Civil Services Training Institutes (CSTIs), Civil Society Organisations, philanthropic bodies, premier Indian academic institutions, and private industry experts. According to the ministry, all courses are aligned with the indigenously developed Karmayogi Competency Model (KCM) - rooted in Indic wisdom and the tenets of Mission Karmayogi. With more than 1 crore registered civil servants, the focus areas for the iGOT Karmayogi platform in the near future include increasing the number of courses in regional languages, improving course quality, partnering with more content providers, and improving the user experience using AI and other technologies. The iGOT Karmayogi platform is designed as a Digital Public Infrastructure - offering a sustainable, scalable and secure digital ecosystem for continuous learning in the public sector. Several countries from the Caribbean and other regions have expressed interest in collaborating on the adoption of the iGOT Karmayogi DPI framework, reaffirming India's growing role as a global partner in digital innovation. (ANI)
