The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in observance of Christmas. This marks the last stock market holiday for the year.
Trading Impact:
- Segments Affected: There will be no trading or settlement in stocks, derivatives, or securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments.
- Commodity and Currency Markets: The currency and commodity markets will also remain closed on the same day.
- Resumption: Regular trading will resume on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
Global Market Closures:
Major global stock markets, including those in the US, UK, and Europe, will also remain shut on December 25 for Christmas.
Upcoming Indian Market Holidays in 2025:
The next stock market holiday in India is scheduled for February 26, 2025, on account of Mahashivratri. Below is a list of key holidays for Indian markets in 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 (Muhurat Trading)* |
| October 22, 2025 | Wednesday | Diwali-Balipratipada |
| November 05, 2025 | Wednesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
* Muhurat Trading for Diwali Laxmi Pujan will be conducted on October 21, 2025. Specific timings will be announced later.
This holiday provides an opportunity for investors and traders to review their portfolios and prepare for the upcoming year.
