Is June 6 a National Holiday? Government Clarifies

Social media and websites falsely claim June 6 is a nationwide holiday; official records confirm otherwise.

A wave of misleading posts on social media and various websites has sparked confusion among citizens, claiming that Friday, June 6, has been declared a national holiday by the Government of India. From alleged school closures to complete bank shutdowns across the country, the misinformation has gone viral—especially in the context of Eid al-Adha (Bakrid).

However, a fact-check confirms these claims are entirely false. There is no official notification from the central government declaring June 6 as a national holiday.

What Triggered the Confusion?

Ind_Govt has officially announced a Public Holiday this coming Friday, leading to nationwide closures, from Edu_Institutes to Fin_Sctors !
The intention is to Provide Citizens with time to Pause, Reflect, and Partake in Commemorative or Leisure Activities✨ pic.twitter.com/nzfACyXI8B

— 🇮🇳 DIPTANGSHU 🚩(🇮🇳 का परिवार) (@Diptang01274703) June 1, 2025

Several users on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube channels like ISH News have claimed that the central government has declared June 6 a holiday for reasons ranging from Bakrid celebrations to “mental health awareness.” Some posts even falsely attributed these announcements to official government sources, sharing edited images of PM Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to lend credibility.

The Government of India has announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, will be a national public holiday. This holiday applies to central government offices and most Indian states, including Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra pic.twitter.com/fFbVby7MBl

— The Media Times (@themediatimes_) June 5, 2025

One YouTube video suggested the holiday was declared “to support mental health for people,” while others speculated about a “celestial event” triggering a national shutdown.

Fact Check: What’s Actually True?

• No national holiday has been declared for Friday, June 6, by the Government of India.
• According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official bank holiday calendar, banks will remain open in most states on June 6.
• However, banks in Kerala cities such as Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram will be closed on June 6 on account of Id-ul-Ad’ha (Bakrid).
• Bakrid will be celebrated in most parts of India on Saturday, June 7.
• Despite June 7 being the first Saturday of the month, banks will remain closed in most cities. Exceptions include Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram, where banks will remain open.

🚨 Is Friday, June 6, 2025, a national public holiday?

Several news reports and social media posts claim that the central government has declared Friday (June 06, 2025) as a national public holiday.#PIBFactCheck

✅ This claim is #Fake

✅ The Government of India has not made… pic.twitter.com/1gW9QmGdTr

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) June 5, 2025

Misinformation Alert

On Reddit, some users have flagged the fake news, warning others not to fall for clickbait headlines and doctored posts. They urged citizens to rely on official government websites or RBI notifications for accurate updates.

What Will Remain Open on June 6?

• Schools, colleges, government offices, and private institutions across the country will function as usual.
• No public holiday has been announced nationwide.
• Only Kerala will observe bank holidays due to regional Bakrid celebrations.

Final Verdict

There is no national holiday on Friday, June 6.
Do not believe viral posts or social media forwards without verifying from official sources.

Stay informed. Stay alert.