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The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) have released their official trading holiday calendar for 2025, listing 14 days when markets will remain closed for equity trading due to national festivals and key observances. Investors, traders, and institutions are advised to mark these dates to avoid disruptions in their financial strategies.
📌 Notably, the stock market will only operate for three days in the week of April 14–18, with two holidays falling on that Monday and Friday.
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📋 Full List of BSE & NSE Market Holidays 2025
Here is the comprehensive trading holiday schedule for the equity, derivatives, and SLB segments:
| 📅 Date | 🗓️ Day | 🧧 Occasion/Festival |
|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| February 26 | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratri |
| March 14 | Friday | Holi |
| March 31 | Monday | Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) |
| April 10 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 14 | Monday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Vishu / Bohag Bihu / Tamil New Year / Maha Vishuva Sankranti |
| 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 |
| October 21 | Tuesday | Diwali – Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading) |
| October 22 | Wednesday | Diwali – Balipratipada |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Gurunanak Jayanti |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
📢 Note: Muhurat trading will be held on October 21, 2025 for Diwali, with special timings to be notified by exchanges closer to the date.
🔔 Important Market Week Alert: April 14–18
Due to Ambedkar Jayanti and Good Friday, markets will remain shut on both Monday and Friday in the week of April 14. This makes it a three-day trading week, impacting liquidity and volume for short-term investors.
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🛠️ Segment-Wise Closure Notice
As per the official notice from NSE, the holiday schedule applies to:
Equity segment
Equity Derivatives segment
SLB (Securities Lending and Borrowing)
Currency Derivatives
Commodity Derivatives
💡 Traders dealing in multiple instruments are advised to cross-verify holidays across segments on the NSE/BSE portals.
📜 Weekend Holidays That Don’t Impact Trading
Several festivals like Republic Day (Jan 26) and Ram Navami (April 6) fall on weekends in 2025 and will not result in separate market holidays.
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📌 What Is Muhurat Trading?
Muhurat Trading is a symbolic and highly auspicious trading session conducted during Diwali, based on traditional beliefs and astrological timing. In 2025, Muhurat Trading will take place on October 21. The exact session timings will be disclosed later by the exchanges.
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💡 Investor Tip: Plan Around These Dates
✔️ If you’re involved in monthly expiry trades, IPOs, or delivery-based investing, sync your trading plan with this holiday calendar to avoid margin calls or missed opportunities.
✔️ Mutual fund NAVs, SIP transactions, and redemptions may also get delayed due to these closures.
🧠 Conclusion: Mark These Dates
The Indian stock market will observe 14 trading holidays in 2025, including iconic festivals such as Holi, Eid, Diwali, and Christmas. Stay proactive and informed to manage risk and seize opportunities efficiently.
