The Bakrid holiday was originally scheduled for Friday, June 6, but the Kerala government has changed the date to Saturday, June 7, 2025. As of right present, all government buildings, public sector organizations, and educational establishments will be open on June 6 and closed on June 7.
The Muslim Students Federation (MSF) expressed disapproval of the decision, calling it disrespectful. The government noted, however, that the date modification guarantees the holiday falls on the proper festival day and is in line with updated religious practice.
Holiday Date Change Announced
The Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) public holiday in Kerala has been formally rescheduled by the government to Saturday, June 7, 2025. The holiday was originally scheduled for Friday, June 6. But now that this has been announced, Friday will be seen as a typical workday throughout the state.
All government offices, public sector projects, educational institutions, including professional colleges, and establishments subject to the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881 would stay closed on June 7, the administration confirmed in its most recent directive. This is because Bakrid will now be commemorated one day later than originally planned, according to amended Islamic observances.
Reactions from the Public to the Shortened Holiday
Despite being administratively clarified, the shift caused concern among various public segments, particularly the Muslim community. Strong opposition to what it sees as a one-day festival vacation was voiced by the Muslim Students Federation (MSF), which is connected to the Indian Union Muslim League.
P K Navas, the state president of MSF, criticized the decision on Facebook, calling it "extremely shameful." He emphasized Kerala's longstanding tolerance for each community's religion and cultural customs. In his tweet, Navas said, "If you can't protect us, at least don't harass us; if you can't give, don't take away."
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Government Responds with Updated Decree
The festival's actual date was changed in reaction to the criticism, and authorities quickly updated the holiday calendar. The official announcement has now synchronized the holiday with the day of Bakrid observance, although at first there might have been a sense that the holiday period was being shortened.
Since June 6 is now a working day again, the June 7 holiday is changed to make sure that the festivities take place on the actual festival date. To provide consistency and clarity throughout the state, all sectors covered by the original directive will now observe the holiday on Saturday.
