Stock Market Holiday on Mahashivratri 2025: The Indian stock market will remain closed on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, due to Mahashivratri 2025. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) have listed this as a stock market holiday in their official holiday calendar. Regular trading will resume on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Mahashivratri is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is celebrated on the 14th day of the first half of the month of Phalguna as per the Hindu lunar calendar. The festival typically falls in February or March each year. On this auspicious day, millions of devotees observe fasts, visit temples, and participate in night-long prayers. Given its cultural and religious importance, the Indian share market remains closed for the day.
The Mahashivratri stock market holiday is among the 14 scheduled stock market holidays in 2025. Below is a complete list of the BSE holidays and NSE holidays for 2025:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| February 26 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri |
| March 14 | Friday | Holi |
| March 31 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) |
| April 10 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 14 | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day |
| August 15 | Friday | Independence Day |
| August 27 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 2 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra |
| October 21 | Tuesday | Diwali |
| October 22 | Wednesday | Diwali Balipratipada |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas |
Following Mahashivratri 2025, the stock market will observe closures on:
The Indian stock market operates from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday to Friday), with a pre-open session starting at 9:00 AM. The markets remain closed on weekends and on public holidays, as per the BSE and NSE holiday schedule.
For investors trading in the commodity derivatives market, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will also observe a break. There will be no trading during the morning session (9 AM - 5 PM). However, trading will resume in the evening session from 5 PM - 11:30 PM / 11:55 PM.
Mahashivratri 2025 is a stock market holiday, meaning the BSE and NSE will remain closed on February 26, 2025. Investors and traders should plan their transactions accordingly. The markets will reopen on February 27, 2025, for normal trading sessions. Keep this NSE and BSE holiday list handy to stay updated on upcoming market closures throughout the year.
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