June 6 Public Holiday Rumors Debunked: PIB Confirms No National Holiday

Amid a wave of social media posts and forwarded messages, a claim recently gained traction suggesting that June 6, 2025, is a national public holiday in India. This led to widespread confusion, particularly among students, government employees, and corporate professionals. However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has stepped in to clarify the truth — and the verdict is clear: June 6 is not a public holiday.

What Sparked the Confusion?

The viral message, circulated widely across WhatsApp, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), stated that the Government of India had declared June 6 a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid). While the intent might have been to inform, the facts were inaccurate and misleading.

The Official Clarification

The Press Information Bureau (PIB), India’s official fact-checking arm for government-related misinformation, issued a public statement confirming that no such holiday had been declared for June 6, 2025. According to PIB:

“A message circulating on social media claims that June 6, 2025, is a public holiday declared by the government. This is fake. No such notification has been issued.”

This clarification was also supported by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions — the official authority for releasing the list of gazetted holidays.

Actual Date for Eid-ul-Adha

The confusion largely stemmed from the Eid-ul-Adha celebration, which varies based on moon sightings. For most parts of India, Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Some regions, such as Kerala, may observe the festival on a different day due to local moon sighting differences.

Why It Matters

Misinformation related to public holidays can lead to disruptions in work schedules, school operations, and travel plans. In this case, many institutions had to issue last-minute updates to clarify that June 6 would proceed as a normal working day.

How to Avoid Falling for Fake Holiday News

• Always verify with official sources such as government websites or credible news portals.
• Follow PIB Fact Check on X (@PIBFactCheck) for real-time updates on misinformation.
• Cross-check with the gazetted holiday list released annually by the government.