Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Muharram Holiday 2025: Closures of Schools, Banks, and Markets in India
Muharram, the Islamic New Year, is a time of mourning and remembrance.
In India, it's a holiday, likely on July 6 or 7.
This means government offices, schools, banks, and stock markets will be closed, so people can observe the day.
It's important to check with your local school for specific dates, and plan ahead for any money or stock market needs.
Muharram in India is expected to be observed on July 6 or 7, depending on the moon sighting.
July 6 is currently the official date, a Sunday.
Government offices, schools, and many private establishments will be closed on Muharram.
Banks across India will be closed for Muharram.
Stock exchanges, including NSE and BSE, will also remain closed.
- Who
- The government, schools, banks, and stock markets.
- What
- Muharram holiday and related closures.
- When
- Expected to be observed on July 6 or 7, 2025.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To observe Muharram, a gazetted holiday.
Government
Public
Government Mandates
Government
Provides gazetted holiday
Public
N/A
- Observed Date
- July 6 or 7, 2025 (depending on moon sighting)
- Significance
- First month of the Islamic calendar; period of remembrance
- Holiday Type
- Gazetted holiday
- Closures
- Government offices, schools, banks, stock markets
- Affected Regions
- India
