Stock Market Holidays 2025: Complete list of BSE and NSE trading breaks for traders and investors, check here

If you’re a trader or investor in the stock market, staying updated on stock market holidays is crucial for planning your trading activities. In 2025, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) have scheduled 14 trading holidays. These holidays provide pauses for national and regional celebrations throughout the year. Here’s a detailed look at the stock market holidays for 2025, including dates and reasons for closures.

No Holidays in January
The year starts without any trading holidays in January. Republic Day, a national holiday on January 26, falls on a Sunday in 2025, resulting in no additional stock market holiday for the month.

February: First Trading Holiday
The first stock market holiday of 2025 is on February 26, Wednesday, for Mahashivratri. This is the first break for traders and investors in the year.

March: Two Holidays for Festivals
In March, the markets will close twice for major festivals:

March 14, Friday: Holi
March 31, Monday: Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid)

April: Three Holidays for Religious Observances
April features the most trading holidays in the first half of the year, with three breaks:

April 10, Thursday: Mahavir Jayanti

April 14, Monday: Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
April 18, Friday: Good Friday

May: Maharashtra Day
The stock market will remain closed on May 1, Thursday, for Maharashtra Day, a state-specific holiday celebrated in Maharashtra.

August: Independence Day and Ganesh Chaturthi
Two holidays in August include:

August 15, Friday: Independence Day
August 27, Wednesday: Ganesh Chaturthi

October: Three Holidays Including Diwali
October sees three closures due to major festivals:

October 2, Thursday: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 21, Tuesday: Diwali (Laxmi Pujan)
October 22, Wednesday: Diwali Balipratipada
The stock market will also host a Muhurat Trading session on October 21 as part of the Diwali celebrations. The exact timings for this session will be announced later by the BSE and NSE.

November: Prakash Gurpurb
In November, there’s one holiday:

November 5, Wednesday: Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti (Prakash Gurpurb)
December: Christmas
The final holiday of the year is on December 25, Thursday, when the markets close for Christmas.

Holidays Falling on Weekends
Certain significant holidays fall on weekends in 2025, meaning no additional trading holidays:

January 26 (Sunday): Republic Day
April 6 (Sunday): Ram Navami
July 6 (Sunday): Muharram
June 7 (Saturday): Bakri Eid

Conclusion
The mix of national and regional holidays ensures that traders can pause and strategize their activities accordingly. Mark these dates on your calendar to stay informed and avoid surprises in 2025. Whether you're an investor or an active trader, these pauses offer opportunities to plan ahead while respecting important cultural and national events.