Is 7th July 2025 a Public Holiday in India?

The Islamic month of Muharram marks the beginning of the new Hijri year. The 10th day—Ashura—is a solemn occasion observed through fasting, prayers, and mourning by Muslims. In 2025, multiple reliable sources confirm:

• The new crescent moon (hilal) for Muharram was sighted on June 26, making June 27 the first day of Muharram

• Ashura (10 Muharram) thus falls on Sunday, July 6, 2025

🏛️ Is July 7 a Holiday?

While Ashura is officially on July 6 (Sunday), that day already falls on a weekend. Here’s the catch:

• If moon sighting delays shift Ashura by one day, it could fall on Monday, July 7 .

• As of now, no nationwide declaration has been made for July 7, 2025

• Several states may preemptively declare a public (gazetted) holiday on July 7 for Ashura observance

• Stock markets, as confirmed by the RBI and NSE/BSE holiday calendars, have no weekday holiday in July beyond regular weekends; the only closure is Sunday, July 6

🏢 What Closes & Where?

• July 6 (Sunday): Normal weekend closures—banks, schools, post offices, government and stock exchanges will be shut.

• July 7 (Monday): May be declared a holiday in some states for Muharram/Ashura, affecting:

  • Banks and government offices (if declared)

  • Schools and colleges (state-dependent)

  • Private businesses in areas with observance traditions

  • Stock markets will remain open, unless moon sighting postpones observance (unlikely)

🕌 Cultural & Religious Significance

Ashura on July 6 will witness:

• Mourning processions, such as the famed ‘Shahi Zari juloos’ in Lucknow

• Heightened security deployment, including drones and CCTVs in cities like Varanasi

• Community rituals such as Bibi-Ka-Alam in Hyderabad

🧭 What You Should Do

1. Check your state government’s holiday list mid‑June—this is the official source for July 7 declarations.

2. Prepare for closures on July 6 (Sunday)—though stock markets and banks are closed by default.

3. Plan mobility and travel in observant states—processions may affect traffic and public transport.

4. Stay updated with announcements post-moon sighting; in close cases, Ashura could push to July 7.

✅ Final Word

• Ashura is on Sunday, July 6, 2025, as per confirmed moon sightings.

• July 7 might be an additional holiday in some states if the date is shifted locally.

• No national holiday declaration for July 7; stock markets remain open.