Bakrid bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed this Saturday on June 7, 2025 in your state?

Many bank customers across the country are wondering whether banks are open or closed today, Saturday, June 7, 2025, as India observes Bakrid (Eid al-Adha), one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. The question has gained relevance this year because Bakrid falls on a Saturday, a day when banks are typically open, except on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

According to the central government holiday list, June 7, 2025 is a public holiday.

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In India, bank closures on Bakrid vary by region. According to the Negotiable Instruments Act, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) publishes a holiday calendar that includes bank holidays unique to each state. Therefore, the state you are in will determine whether a bank is open or closed on June 7, 2025.

Are banks open or closed today on June 7, 2025 in your state?

Banks in India usually stay open on the first and third Saturdays of the month, but the fact that the festival falls on a Saturday this year has caused confusion.

Banks are closed in almost all states except Gujarat, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh according to the RBI holiday calendar. All public and private sector banks in other states will be officially closed today.

Digital banking

Even in states where banks are closed, online and mobile banking services will remain fully functional. Customers can continue to transfer funds, check balances, pay bills, and use ATMs for basic banking needs. However, services like cheque clearing, cash deposit at counters or documentation that need physical branch access won’t be available until the following business day.

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Banks across India remain closed on Sundays, regardless of whether a regional or national festival falls on that day.

Source- RBI