What this means for Monday, July 7:
No nationwide holiday: Since Muharram falls on a Sunday, July 7 will be a regular working day across most of India .
Banks and stock markets: The RBI holiday calendar confirms no bank holiday on July 7, and both NSE/BSE are open .
Schools & offices: Unless a specific state government issues a late circular shifting the holiday, schools and offices are expected to remain open on Monday
Summary:
| Date | Day | Muharram Status | Holiday? |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | Sunday | Muharram/Ashura | Yes (public holiday) |
| July 7, 2025 | Monday | Regular day (unless special state notice) | No general holiday |
What You Should Do:
Check updates from your school/college or local education office, especially if you’re in states like UP, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Telangana—though the national guidance currently points to July 6 .
Keep an eye out for moon‑sighting bulletins late evening on July 5, though the sighting has already confirmed the date as July 6.
If any sudden shift occurs, state governments will issue circulars. Otherwise, plan for Monday classes/work as usual.
Why this matters:
Muharram (the Islamic New Year) is one of four sacred months. Ashura commemorates Imam Husain’s martyrdom and is recognized nationwide as a gazetted holidays.
Final answer:
No, Muharram is not on July 7, 2025—it falls on Sunday, July 6, and as such Monday is a regular day unless your state or institution announces otherwise