Will the stock market be open on January 1, 2025? Here’s what you need to know

As the New Year approaches, investors are often curious about the stock market’s operational schedule on January 1. For the year 2025, the stock markets, including the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange), will remain open on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday), as it is not listed as a holiday on the official trading calendar.

Key NSE and BSE Holiday Details for 2025:

The official holiday calendar released by the stock exchanges highlights the following:

  1. Stock markets remain open on January 1, 2025, since it does not coincide with a declared holiday or weekend.
  2. Trading hours on January 1, 2025, will follow the standard schedule:
    • Pre-open session: 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM
    • Regular trading session: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM

Official Stock Market Holidays for 2025:

The confirmed stock market holidays for 2025 are as follows:

Date Day Description
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 1, 2025 Thursday Maharashtra Day
August 15, 2025 Friday Independence Day
August 27, 2025 Wednesday Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2, 2025 Thursday Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra
October 21, 2025 Tuesday Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading)*
October 22, 2025 Wednesday Diwali-Balipratipada
November 5, 2025 Wednesday Prakash Gurpurab Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
December 25, 2025 Thursday Christmas

Planning Your Trades for the New Year

Investors can proceed with their trading plans on January 1, 2025, as all stock exchange operations will be fully functional. The year 2025 presents an opportunity for traders and investors to kickstart their financial goals right from the New Year.

For additional information on NSE and BSE holiday schedules, you can visit their official websites.