Indian stock markets will remain closed on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in observance of Maha Shivratri, as per the holiday calendar issued by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Trading will resume on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after the midweek break.
Maha Shivratri Market Closure
Maha Shivratri, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, is traditionally observed with a full-day closure in the financial markets. The festival typically falls between February and March based on the Hindu lunar calendar.
Stock Market Holidays 2025
The Maha Shivratri holiday is among the 14 scheduled stock market holidays in 2025. After this, the next trading holiday will be on March 14 for Holi, followed by Id-Ul-Fitr on March 31.
In April, there will be three holidays:
- Shri Mahavir Jayanti – April 10
- Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti – April 14
- Good Friday – April 18
For the first half of the year, Maharashtra Day on May 1 will mark the last stock market holiday.
The second half of the year will see market closures on:
- August 15 – Independence Day
- August 27 – Ganesh Chaturthi
- October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti
- October 2 – Dussehra
- October 21-22 – Diwali holidays
- November 5 – Prakash Gurpurb
- December 25 – Christmas
Stock Market Timings
Indian stock market hours run from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday to Friday), with a pre-open session starting at 9:00 AM. Markets remain closed on weekends and during public holidays listed in the NSE and BSE holiday schedules.
Investors should plan their trading activities accordingly, considering market closures on these dates.
