Eid-e-Milad and Onam 2025: What’s Open and What’s Closed Across India Today

By Siddhi Jain | Sep 5, 2025, 16:14 IST

Public Holiday Update: On Friday, September 5, 2025, India is witnessing a rare overlap of major festivals—Eid-e-Milad and Onam. These festivals have brought changes to the working schedule of banks, schools, and government offices in several states. However, stock market operations remain unaffected, offering clarity to traders and investors.

Banks Closed in Multiple Cities

As per the Reserve Bank of India’s official holiday calendar, several banks across the country are closed today. Cities where banks will not operate include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Aizawl, Belapur, Chennai, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Lucknow, New Delhi, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Srinagar, and Vijayawada.

For residents in these cities, banking services at physical branches will be unavailable. However, digital banking, ATMs, and online transactions will function as usual. Customers are advised to plan accordingly to avoid any disruption in financial activities.

Mumbai Holiday Rescheduled

In an interesting development, Mumbai and surrounding regions will not observe Eid-e-Milad on September 5. Instead, the holiday has been rescheduled to September 8, 2025. The reason behind this change is the Ganesh Visarjan procession scheduled for September 6. To avoid overlap between processions and ensure smooth law and order management, authorities decided to shift the holiday.

However, in other parts of Maharashtra, the Eid holiday is being observed on September 5 as originally planned.

Schools and Offices Closed Nationwide

Since Eid-e-Milad is listed as a gazetted holiday, most government offices, private institutions, and schools remain closed today in the states where the festival is officially recognized.

Interestingly, this year, Eid-e-Milad and Onam have coincided with Teachers’ Day (September 5). Teachers’ Day is celebrated in memory of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s second President and a renowned educationist. This rare overlap has given many schools and colleges dual reasons for celebration and reflection.

Stock Market Stays Open

For those involved in stock trading, there is good news. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are functioning normally today. Despite the public holiday in several states, trading in equities is unaffected. Investors can continue with transactions without disruption.

However, according to an RBI notification, financial markets in Mumbai will observe a complete shutdown on September 8, 2025 when Eid-e-Milad is officially celebrated in the city. On that day, there will be no transactions in government securities (G-Secs), forex, money markets, or rupee-based derivatives.

Regional Variations in Holiday Observance

Kerala: Onam celebrations are in full swing, with state-wide holidays in schools and government offices.
Northern States: Several government departments and schools are closed for Eid-e-Milad.
Southern India: Onam festivities are marked by cultural programs, family gatherings, and traditional feasts, leading to closures in many institutions.

Key Takeaways for Citizens

Banks closed today in multiple states and cities; use online services for urgent needs.
Mumbai banks and offices to remain open today, but will close on September 8 for Eid-e-Milad.
Schools, colleges, and government offices closed in most regions where festivals are being observed.
Stock market remains unaffected today, ensuring normal trading activity.
September 8 to witness another financial market holiday in Mumbai due to rescheduled Eid celebrations.

Conclusion

The overlap of Eid-e-Milad and Onam in 2025 has brought varied schedules across India, with some states observing closures and others rescheduling holidays. While banking services in many cities remain shut, the stock market continues as usual, offering relief to investors. Citizens are advised to stay updated on regional notifications to avoid inconvenience.

This year’s unique festive alignment with Teachers’ Day adds a special touch, reminding the nation of the cultural diversity and unity that India proudly represents.