Bakrid 2025 Bank Holiday in India: According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) bank holiday calendar for 2025, public-sector banks (PSBs) and private banking institutions will be closed for two days on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7.
Several cities of the country will observe closure on account of Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid or the Festival of Sacrifice, considered as one of the most significant Islamic festivals, celebrated with great enthusiasm by Muslims in India and worldwide.
Banks in India will likewise be closed nationwide on Sunday, June 8, 2025, due to the mandatory weekly day off.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) outlines the bank holidays in India, following the Negotiable Instruments Act, RTGS holidays, and other regional and national holidays. Additionally, banks are closed on the mandatory weekly offs: the second Saturday and Sunday of every month.
Are banks open or closed on June 6 and 7? Indian cities-wise list
According to the RBI’s calendar for the fiscal year 2025, a total of 12 bank holidays have been designated for June 2025.
Today’s Bank Holiday on Friday, June 6:
Banks in Kerala’s cities of Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi will be closed on Friday, June 6, 2025, on account of Bakrid or Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid); however, it is open in the rest of the cities.
Bank Holiday on Saturday, June 7:
Banks in several Indian cities will observe a closure tomorrow, Saturday, June 7, on account of Eid al-Adha or Bakrid, as mentioned below.
However, since it’s the first Saturday of the month, banks in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram will be open and operational, as usual.
Banking services that will remain accessible:
It’s important to note that despite the physical closure of bank branches in Tripura, essential banking services will continue to be available through digital and self-service platforms:
- Internet and mobile banking for fund transfers, balance enquiries, and bill payments
- NEFT and RTGS services (based on operational windows)
- ATM Withdrawals and Card Transactions
- Online requests for cheque books, demand drafts, and account-related services
Customers are encouraged to plan any in-branch visits around the holiday and make use of online options for uninterrupted banking.
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The uncertainty about the operational status of banks across India on June 6 and June 7 has led to a rise in Google searches for the keyword ‘Is today a holiday.’ (screenshot)