Muharram, possibly observed on July 6 or 7, will be a public holiday in India, with banks, schools, and stock markets closed nationwide . View the holiday calendars below to discover upcoming public holiday dates for India – so you can start planning to make the most of your time off! Select a year below or scroll down to choose your state. Visit india.gov.in for the original release. The dates in this table are from multiple sources. सरकार द्वारा शुक्रवार को राष्ट्रीय सार्वजनिक अवकाश घोषित करने का निर्णय अचानक नहीं लिया गया है। इसके पीछे एक विशेष कारण है, जो देश के सामाजिक या सांस्कृतिक हित से जुड़ा है। कभी-कभी धार्मिक आयोजनों, राष्ट्रीय पर्वों, या किसी आपदा की स्थिति में सरकार को यह फैसला लेना पड़ता है।. July 7 public holiday : Muharram, potentially observed on July 6 or 7, 2025, in India, marks the Islamic New Year, with the final date contingent on moon sighting. Schools, banks, government offices, and stock markets will be closed nationwide . The day commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali and holds significant religious importance for Muslims, particularly Shia Muslims, observing the day of Ashura.