Stock Market Closed on EID: News is going viral on social media that the Government of India has declared June 6 2025, as a national holiday. And this news has created both curiosity and confusion among the people. Some people are considering June 6 as a holiday on the occasion of Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha), while some say that the government has announced no holiday. But is this true?
The truth of viral news
On social media, platforms like X and some other platforms like YouTube, it was reported on ISH News YouTube Channel that the Indian Government had declared a national holiday on June 6, 2025. Some posts also said that schools, colleges, banks and government offices will remain closed on June 6. And to make these claims credible, some people have also used pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. But when we investigated this news on the internet and government websites, the truth came out to be something else.
According to the information, according to the official portal of the Government of India and the holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), June 6, 2025, has not been declared a national holiday across India. This news has been reported as false on different websites on the internet. This is just part of AI-generated misinformation, which was spread without any official source.
Holiday for Bakrid: June 6 or 7?
Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid or Eid-ul-Zuha, is the second holiest festival of Islam. This festival depends on the sighting of the moon and this time; it will be celebrated on 6 or 7 June 2025. However, after checking on the National Portal of India, it was found that not June 6 but June 7 is a gazetted holiday across India for Bakrid. Most government offices, schools and banks will remain closed on this day.
However, in some states, especially in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi of Kerala, June 6 is a holiday for banks, because there Bakrid will be celebrated on June 6 based on the date of moon sighting locally. But this holiday is not for the whole of India, but is limited to only some specific areas.
Is the stock market closed on June 6, 2025?
On June 6, 2025, schools, colleges, government offices and banks will remain open normally across the country, except for some cities of Kerala like Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi, where banks will remain closed. Indian stock markets, i.e. NSE and BSE, will also function normally on June 6, as there is no trading holiday due to Bakrid.
On June 7, which is the first Saturday of the month, banks will remain closed in most states. Still, banks will remain open in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, as the first and third Saturdays are working days. Digital banking services, such as online transfers and UPI, will be available without any interruption on both days.
What is the advice?
If you are planning to do banking or other important work on June 6 or 7, then confirm the holiday status with your local bank branch or government office in advance. Especially people living in Kerala should be aware of the bank closure on June 6. Apart from this, if you trade in the stock market, then it is a matter of relief that the markets will remain open normally on June 6 and 7. Online government services and emergency services, such as hospitals and transport, will be available on both days.
Conclusion:
There is no national holiday declared in India on June 6, 2025. And the stock market is also going to operate normally on this day. This day will be observed as a local holiday for Bakrid only in some parts of Kerala. The main holiday of Bakrid is on June 7, which will be applicable as a gazetted holiday across the country. While false news spreading on social media may have confused people, information from official sources makes it clear that there is no national holiday on June 6. So, be cautious while making your plans and rely only on reliable sources.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information. Holiday dates and conditions may change depending on regional and local rules. Before making any plans, check the latest information from the official website of the Government of India, the RBI calendar, or local authorities. The information is backed by the credible sources such as: factly, newschecker