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**News Article:**
**Bank Holidays Announced for Id-ul-Adha: Select Regions to See Closures Next Week**
*National, June 1, 2024* – Several regions across India will experience bank closures next week, from June 2-8, due to the observance of Id-ul-Adha (Bakrid) and Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha), according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar.
Banks in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram will be closed on Friday, June 6, 2025. The majority of the country, excluding Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, will observe a bank holiday on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for Bakrid. The holiday commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
“The holiday schedule varies from state to state, reflecting the diverse national, regional, and religious observances across India,” an RBI spokesperson explained. Banks in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram will remain open on Saturday, June 7, as it is the first Saturday of the month (banks are generally closed on the second and fourth Saturdays). As usual, banks nationwide will be closed on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
The RBI also noted that even with physical branch closures, online banking services will remain operational throughout the holiday period. Customers can continue to utilize online platforms for transactions such as fund transfers (NEFT/RTGS), accessing account information, and other essential banking services. The Reserve Bank of India encourages customers to plan their banking needs accordingly.
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