BSE & NSE Holidays 2025: Complete List and Key Trading Dates
As the year 2024 comes to an end, investors are gearing up for trading in 2025. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have released the official holiday calendar for the upcoming year. A common question among traders is whether the stock market will be open on New Year’s Day. The answer is yes—the market will remain open on January 1, 2025. BSE & NSE Holidays will not affect new year.
Plan your 2025 trading year! Check the complete BSE & NSE holiday calendar, including stock market closures, trading days, and Muhurat trading dates.
Trading Days at the End of 2024
Before the new year begins, only two trading sessions are left in 2024—Monday, December 30, and Tuesday, December 31.
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Total Stock Market Holidays in 2025
The NSE and BSE holiday calendar for 2025 includes 14 trading holidays, excluding weekends. The first market holiday of the year falls on Wednesday, February 26, for Maha Shivratri.
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Highlights of 2025 Stock Market Holidays:
- February 26, 2025 – Maha Shivratri
- March 14, 2025 – Holi
- March 31, 2025 – Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
- April 10, 2025 – Shri Mahavir Jayanti
- April 14, 2025 – Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
- April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
- May 1, 2025 – Maharashtra Day
- August 15, 2025 – Independence Day
- August 27, 2025 – Ganesh Chaturthi
- October 2, 2025 – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra
- October 21, 2025 – Diwali Laxmi Pujan
- October 22, 2025 – Diwali-Balipratipada
- November 5, 2025 – Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas
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Holidays Falling on Weekends
Some holidays traditionally observed as non-trading days will fall on weekends in 2025. Since stock markets remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays, these days won’t count as additional holidays:
- January 26, 2025 – Republic Day (Sunday)
- April 6, 2025 – Shri Ram Navami (Sunday)
- June 7, 2025 – Bakri Id (Saturday)
- July 6, 2025 – Muharram (Sunday)
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Muhurat Trading in 2025
The auspicious Muhurat Trading session will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, during Diwali Laxmi Pujan. Exact timings will be announced by the NSE closer to the date.
Stay Updated
Traders are encouraged to keep an eye on the official NSE and BSE websites for any updates or changes to the holiday calendar. With the 2025 holiday schedule now available, investors can plan their trading strategies effectively.
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Disclaimer: This is not financial or investment advice. Please conduct your own due diligence or seek expert guidance for financial planning.