Eid al-Adha 2025: What’s Open, Closed on Bakrid Holiday?

Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid or Eid ul-Zuha, is the second-holiest festival in Islam and is expected to be observed in India on Saturday, June 7, 2025, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon.

Are Banks Open or Closed?

Banks in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi will remain closed on Friday, June 6, for Bakrid. On Saturday, June 7, banks across most parts of the country will also observe a holiday, except in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram, where they will stay open as it falls on the first Saturday of the month.

Are Government Offices Closed?

Most government offices nationwide will observe a holiday on June 7 as it is a gazetted holiday. However, the final declaration may vary based on crescent moon sighting. In Delhi, the Ministry of Personnel will confirm the holiday date in coordination with the Government of NCT of Delhi. For other regions, State Governments or Union Territories may decide the final date via local Coordination Committees.

Are Schools and Colleges Closed?

Schools and colleges across India are likely to remain closed on Saturday, June 7, for Eid al-Adha. However, this may be subject to local

announcements and moon sighting confirmation.In summary, most public institutions including banks, schools, colleges, and government offices are expected to be closed on June 7, 2025, in observance of Bakrid, with some regional exceptions.