7th July National Holiday in India: Will Schools Remain Closed for Muharram on July 7, 2025?

Muharram 2025 School Holiday Update

As Muharram approaches, schools and parents across India are closely watching for official updates on whether July 7, 2025, will be declared a holiday. Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and is observed on the 1st day of the month of Muharram in the Hijri calendar. This year, the date in India is expected to fall on either July 6 or 7, depending on the moon sighting.

Currently, the tentative date for Muharram is July 6, according to most government holiday calendars. However, if the moon is not sighted on the expected evening, the observance could be shifted to Monday, July 7, which would impact school and office closures across several states.

Since Muharram is considered a gazetted holiday in India, most government offices, banks, and educational institutions remain closed in states where the holiday is officially declared. Many schools have yet to confirm the closure for July 7 and are likely waiting for the moon sighting and subsequent state notifications before making an announcement.

Parents are advised to keep an eye on local school circulars and district-level notices for confirmation. States with significant Muslim populations, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and West Bengal, are expected to issue updates closer to the date.

In the past, Muharram observance has varied across regions due to moon sighting differences, leading to confusion over the actual holiday date. This year may follow a similar pattern.

Stay tuned for updates on the final holiday declaration as India awaits the official sighting of the Muharram moon.