Stock market holidays 2025 alert: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed on Friday, March 14, 2025, due to the festival of Holi 2025. Since Holi is a major Indian festival, it has been officially listed as a stock market holiday 2025 in both exchanges' holiday calendars.
As the holiday falls on a Friday, regular trading activities will resume on Monday, March 17, 2025. Additionally, since Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, 2025, are weekend holidays, the stock market will remain shut for three consecutive days. Investors should take note of this and plan their trading activities accordingly.
According to Zee News,?Apart from regular stock trading, other segments such as currency derivatives and electronic gold receipts (EGR) will also be non-operational on Holi 2025. This means no transactions or settlements will be processed during this period.
The Holi 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.
MCX Trading Holiday on Holi 2025
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.
To avoid any inconvenience due to market closures, investors should schedule their trades and transactions ahead of the stock market holidays in 2025. Since there will be no trading on March 14, 2025, and the weekend follows immediately, traders should ensure all important transactions are completed before Thursday, March 13, 2025.
The Indian stock market holiday 2025 schedule is crucial for investors to keep track of, ensuring smooth trading and financial planning. With Holi 2025 holidays leading to a three-day break in the market, it is advisable for traders to adjust their portfolios accordingly. Stay updated with the official holiday calendar of BSE and NSE holidays 2025 to avoid last-minute surprises.
Disclaimer: The stock market holiday dates mentioned above are based on official exchange calendars but are subject to change. Investors are advised to verify with BSE and NSE before making any trading decisions.
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