bank holidays may 2025

Planning a bank visit in June requires checking the holiday list as branches in several states will be closed on specific dates for festivals like YMA Day, Raja Sankranti, Moharrum, and Muharram. Additionally, banks observe closures on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, impacting physical branch operations.

Higher education institutions must upload student academic records for 2025 to NAD and ABC by June 30, 2026. This is a final deadline; no extensions will be granted. The directive supports NEP 2020's flexible learning goals and ensures smooth credit accumulation and transfer for students. Institutions are urged to complete pending uploads promptly.

Amid a recent heatwave, over 1,100 migrants bravely crossed the English Channel to reach the UK in just six days. While this surge resonates in the news, it’s worth noting that total arrivals have seen a decline compared to previous years. In a determined bid to combat organized crime, authorities are actively prosecuting those facilitating these perilous crossings.

First, let’s understand what Form 26AS is – it’s essentially a tax statement that is linked to the taxpayer’s PAN. It shows details of tax dedicated at source and tax collected at source. It’s a key document that is essential for taxpayers when filing their income tax return.

Despite a lower import volume of 721 tonnes compared with the previous year, India's gold import bill rose 24% to a record $71.9 billion in 2025-26.

Top stock market recommendations: Bank of India, and Gail (India) Ltd have been recommended as buy calls, whereas Bajaj Auto is a sell recommendation by Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President - Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth Management for June 11, 2026.

Banks across numerous Indian states are closed today for Eid-ul-Adha, impacting branch services like cheque clearance and cash deposits. Customers are urged to verify local holiday schedules. While physical banking is halted, digital services including internet banking, mobile apps, and ATMs remain fully operational. Plan ahead for essential branch tasks and utilize online channels to avoid disruption.

Dalal Street participants will experience a shortened trading week as both NSE and BSE will be closed on Thursday, May 28, for Bakri Id. This holiday follows the Maharashtra Day closure and is one of 16 scheduled for 2026. Commodity markets will have a partial closure, with MCX resuming evening trade while NCDEX remains shut.

Amazon's annual Prime Day sale is moving to June 23-26 in the US, a first since 2021, influenced by the FIFA World Cup and US Independence Day. This four-day event aims to boost online spending, with a significant focus on groceries and household essentials as Amazon expands its rapid delivery services to compete with rivals.

China's exports surged 19.4% in May, exceeding forecasts, driven by robust demand for semiconductors and electric vehicles. Shipments to the US saw a significant rebound, growing over 35%. This strong trade performance is expected to support China's economic growth targets for the year.