7 July public holiday: Are schools, colleges, markets, banks, stock exchange closed?
Muharram, which marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year, may be observed in India on either July 6 or 7, 2025, depending on the sighting of the moon. The official date is currently July 6, but if the moon is not sighted, the holiday may shift to July 7. On the day of observance, schools, banks, government offices, and stock markets across the country will remain closed.
July 7 public holiday: Muharram holiday depends on moon sighting
Muharram is one of the four sacred months in Islam and is observed as a public holiday in India. The final date of the holiday is subject to the sighting of the moon, which marks the beginning of the Islamic month. If the moon is not sighted on the expected date, Muharram may be observed the following day.
All schools, banks, post offices, government offices, and some private offices will remain closed on the day of Muharram. The closure applies to most parts of India.
Stock markets to remain closed on Muharram
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed for trading on the day of Muharram. This includes trading in equity, equity derivatives, SLB (Securities Lending and Borrowing), currency derivatives, and interest rate derivatives.
The
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited
(MCX) will also suspend trading during the morning session. Trading on MCX will resume in the evening session from 5:00 pm to 11:30/11:55 pm.
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Significance of Muharram in Islamic calendar
Muharram marks the beginning of the new Islamic year and is regarded as one of the sacred months in the Islamic calendar. The day of Ashura, which falls on the 10th day of Muharram, holds special significance. For many Muslims, especially of the Shia sect, Ashura is a day of mourning.
It commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD.
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