As the year 2025 approaches, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has announced the list of trading holidays for the upcoming year. Indian stock markets will observe 14 holidays during 2025, providing traders and investors with key dates to plan their trading activities.
Here’s a quick summary of the holiday schedule:
- Total Trading Holidays: 14
- Holidays by Month:
- February, May, November, December: 1 holiday each
- March, August: 2 holidays each
- April, October: 3 holidays each
Highlights of the 2025 Stock Market Holidays:
- The first trading holiday is scheduled for February 26, 2025, on the occasion of Mahashivratri.
- Some key holidays such as Republic Day, Ram Navami, Bakri Id, and Muharram fall on weekends this year, resulting in no additional holidays for these events.
- The Diwali Muhurat Trading, a customary one-hour trading session, will be conducted on October 21, 2025. The exact timings will be announced later.
Full List of Stock Market Holidays 2025:
| Sr. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahashivratri | February 26, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 2 | Holi | March 14, 2025 | Friday |
| 3 | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) | March 31, 2025 | Monday |
| 4 | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | April 10, 2025 | Thursday |
| 5 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2025 | Monday |
| 6 | Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday |
| 7 | Maharashtra Day | May 01, 2025 | Thursday |
| 8 | Independence Day | August 15, 2025 | Friday |
| 9 | Ganesh Chaturthi | August 27, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 10 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra | October 02, 2025 | Thursday |
| 11 | Diwali * Laxmi Pujan | October 21, 2025 | Tuesday |
| 12 | Diwali Balipratipada | October 22, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 13 | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | November 05, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 14 | Christmas | December 25, 2025 | Thursday |
Importance of Stock Market Holidays:
Stock market holidays allow traders and investors to take a break from the bustling financial markets. These holidays, marked by festivals and national observances, offer an opportunity for reflection and planning. Many investors align their trading strategies and portfolios considering these holiday schedules.
If you’re an investor or trader, make sure to keep this list handy to effectively plan your trading year in 2025!
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