Eid al-Adha 2025: When is bank holiday, June 6 or 7? Are stock markets open or closed on Bakrid?

Eid al-Adha 2025: Muslims in India and across the globe will celebrate Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, with prayers, feasts, and acts of charity this week.

The exact date of Eid al-Adha—one of the most significant Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide—depends on the sighting of the crescent moon.

However, the bank and stock market holidays are mostly pre-decided by the Reserve Bank of India and stock exchanges, respectively.

Here’s a detailed guide to the bank holiday dates for Eid al-Adha 2025, whether stock markets will be open or closed on Bakrid, and other key details to help you plan ahead.

When is Eid al-Adha 2025 in India?

Eid al-Adha, or Bakrid, is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

The date varies each year due to the lunar-based nature of the calendar and the sighting of the crescent moon.

The exact date may shift slightly based on local moon sightings, so stay updated with announcements from local authorities or the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions in India for confirmation.

Bank Holiday for Eid al-Adha 2025: June 6 or June 7?

Banks across India follow the holiday calendar set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which designates closures for Eid al-Adha, also referred to as Bakrid or Id-ul-Zuha. The bank holiday schedule varies by region due to local customs and moon sightings.

Banks in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi (Kerala) will be closed on June 6, Friday, as per the RBI holiday calendar, to mark this Islamic festival. Most banks outside Kerala will operate normally on June 6, unless local authorities announce additional closures.

Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) is expected to be a gazetted holiday across most of India on Saturday, June 7, the first Saturday of the month. The RBI designates only the second and fourth Saturdays as regular bank holidays.

Banks nationwide will remain closed, except in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram, where banks will operate as usual.

Digital banking services will also remain uninterrupted, and customers can access mobile banking, net banking, UPI, IMPS, and ATM services for financial transactions during the Eid al-Adha 2025 bank holidays.

Check with your local bank branch or the RBI’s official holiday calendar for city-specific updates, as holiday dates may shift based on moon sightings or state government decisions.

Are stock markets open or closed on Bakrid 2025?

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain open on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Both exchanges will follow their standard operating hours: Pre-Open Session: 9:00 am to 9:15 am IST Regular Trading: 9:15 am to 3:30 am IST

While Eid al-Adha is usually a trading holiday, this year it falls on a Saturday, when stock markets are closed anyway.

Monitor announcements from the NSE and BSE for any last-minute changes, though no closure is currently expected for Bakrid 2025.