Stock Market Holidays 2025
Planning your trades or investments for the year? Here’s a comprehensive list of Indian Stock Market Holidays in 2025 to help you stay prepared. Whether you’re an intraday trader, investor, or simply tracking market trends, knowing the stock market holiday calendar is essential.
If you are a trader or investor in the Indian financial markets, knowing the Stock Market Holidays 2025 is essential for planning your trades, avoiding surprises, and managing your portfolio effectively. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) observe specific days as trading holidays each year. These holidays include national festivals, religious observances, and government-declared holidays.
In this article, we provide the complete list of Stock Market Holidays 2025, along with important details about special sessions like Muhurat Trading, weekend closures, and trading timings.
Stock Market Timings in Regular Days :-
- Opening Time: 09:15 AM IST (Indian Standard Time)
- Closing Time: 03:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time)
📅 Indian Stock Market Holidays 2025 – NSE & BSE
Below is the list of holidays when NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) will remain closed in 2025 for equity trading:
Stock Market Holidays 2025 Calendar
| Sr. No. | Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mahashivratri | February 26, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 2. | Holi | March 14, 2025 | Friday |
| 3. | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | March 31, 2025 | Monday |
| 4. | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | April 10, 2025 | Thursday |
| 5. | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2025 | Monday |
| 6. | Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday |
| 7. | Maharashtra Day | May 01, 2025 | Thursday |
| 8. | Independence Day | August 15, 2025 | Friday |
| 9. | Ganesh Chaturthi | August 27, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 10. | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra | October 02, 2025 | Thursday |
| 11. | Diwali Laxmi Pujan* | October 21, 2025 | Tuesday |
| 12. | Diwali-Balipratipada | October 22, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 13. | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | November 05, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 14. | Christmas | December 25, 2025 | Thursday |
Stock Market Holidays 2025 on Saturdays & Sundays
| Sr. No. | Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Republic Day | January 26, 2025 | Sunday |
| 2. | Shri Ram Navami | April 06, 2025 | Sunday |
| 3. | Bakri Id | June 07, 2025 | Saturday |
| 4. | Muharram | July 06, 2025 | Sunday |
What Are Trading Holidays?
Trading holidays refer to the days when the Indian stock markets remain closed for trading. This includes equity, derivative, and commodity segments. These holidays are declared by the exchanges based on national festivals, regional observances, and government holidays.
Special Trading Sessions
The Diwali Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour trading session conducted on the day of Diwali (Laxmi Pujan). While the markets remain closed during the day, this auspicious evening session is open for symbolic trading. The exact timing will be announced closer to the festival.
Are Commodity and Currency Markets Also Closed?
Yes, MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) and NCDEX (National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange) also observe market holidays, though their holiday list might differ slightly. Currency markets follow RBI guidelines and may have different holidays compared to stock markets.
Conclusion
The Indian Stock Market Holidays 2025 list helps ensure you stay ahead and plan better throughout the year. Whether you’re trading equities, derivatives, or commodities, staying informed about market closures is a smart and essential part of financial discipline.
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Diwali 2024 Muhurat Trading: Monday, November 01, 2024. Checkout Diwali Muhurat Trading Timings Here: Click Here
