International Yoga Day 2025: What's open, what's closed on June 21 — Banks, offices, schools, shops, more

Banks

Several government institutions and schools will be hosting yoga events and awareness programs today. As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks are closed only on the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays and remain open on the first and third Saturdays. Since, June 21 is third Saturday, it will be observed as a regular working day for all banks.

Delhi Metro

Delhi Metro commenced train service earlier than usual today as operations started on all lines from 4:00 AM to facilitate movement of Yoga participants. Change in train interval timing was made for morning hours until commencement of passenger services.

Schools

Currently, summer vacation holidays are underway in government and private schools of most of North Indian states. However, Bihar Education Department issued orders to all District Education Officers to open schools from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM on the June 21 to mark ‘Yoga Sangam.’ In view of International Yoga Day, over 70 thousand government schools have been instructed to remain open, and all teachers and school students will be participating in Yoga Day activities today.

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