Muharram 2025 Holiday: July 6 or 7? What Will Be Closed—Schools, Offices, Banks, Stock Market

Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, began on June 27, 2025. The sacred observance of Ashura, which falls on the 10th day of Muharram, will be commemorated on Sunday, July 6, 2025, across India. This day marks a significant occasion for both Shia and Sunni Muslims and is a Gazetted Holiday as per the official government calendar.

🕌 Muharram Significance and Observance

Shia Muslims observe Ashura with mourning processions, self-flagellation, and poetry recitals to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.

Sunni Muslims typically observe the day through fasting, prayers, and charitable acts.

📅 Is Muharram 2025 Holiday on July 6 or 7?

Ashura, the main day of observance, falls on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Therefore:

July 6 (Sunday): Official holiday for Muharram across most Indian states.

Since it’s a Sunday, institutions like schools, banks, and offices will already be closed.

There will not be a holiday on Monday, July 7, unless declared regionally.

🏦 What’s Closed on July 6 (Sunday)?

✅ All Banks (public and private)

✅ Post Offices

✅ Government and Private Offices

✅ Schools and Educational Institutions

✅ Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) — No trading in equity, derivatives, SLB, currency, or interest rate segments

🛡️ Security Measures for Muharram 2025

To maintain communal harmony, several states have imposed precautionary steps:

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) has placed over 900 individuals under preventive watch.

DGP Rajeev Krishna has banned new Muharram processional routes, disallowed weapons, and instructed drone & CCTV surveillance statewide.

Any breach of law or attempts to disturb peace will result in forfeiture of surety bonds.