Many traders require constant attention to what's going on in the stock market. A few share market holidays, aside from weekends, provide them with a break as the stock exchanges are closed. These market holidays are government holidays (like Gandhi Jayanti) or cultural or religious (like Diwali).
Even if share markets are open on certain specific days due to holidays, it's crucial to bear in mind that outside events or causes might still have an influence on market sentiment. It is therefore advisable to be vigilant, even over the holidays, and to be mindful of your position and possible investments. During this time of year, distractions and other activities might cause you to lose out on chances; being alert can help you prevent this.
List of Share Market Holiday 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri |
| March 14, 2025 | Friday | Holi |
| March 31, 2025 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
| April 10, 2025 | Thursday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 14, 2025 | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| April 18, 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 01, 2025 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day |
| August 15, 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| August 27, 2025 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 02, 2025 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra |
| October 21, 2025 | Tuesday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan* |
| October 22, 2025 | Wednesday | Diwali-Balipratipada |
| November 05, 2025 | Wednesday | Gurunanak Jayanti |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
List of Holidays falling on Saturday / Sunday
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 26 January 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 06 April 2025 | Sunday | Ram Navami |
| 07 June 2025 | Saturday | Bakri Eid |
| 06 July 2025 | Sunday | Moharram |
FAQs
In 2025, there are 118 trading holidays, which include both weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and national holidays falling on weekdays.
In the year 2025, there are precisely 247 days for trading activities. These days are exclusive of the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) as well as the National Holidays falling on weekdays.
Muhurat Trading will be held on Friday, 21st October 2025 and the time will be announced later. Traders can keep a note of the date for easy and swift trading.
The stock market in India is open for trading from Monday to Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Unless there are any special trading sessions announced, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Trading operations are conducted from Monday to Friday.
Stock markets in India generally close for trading at 3.30 pm every Monday to Friday.
The trading hours of the Indian stock market are from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays from Monday to Friday.
Stock markets are closed on weekends i.e. on Saturdays and Sundays, so that traders can relax and take care of their maintenance and administrative responsibilities.
The Stock Exchanges only run on weekdays, Monday to Friday; and they are closed on Saturdays and Sundays unless there are any scheduled special trading sessions.
Trading is prohibited on settlement holidays because these days are set aside for clearing and settlement procedures.
The stock market will be open on Saturday, February 1, 2025, for a special trading session due to the Union Budget presentation. The NSE will follow standard market timings.