NSE Holidays 2025: Will Stock Market Remain Closed on Maha Shivratri, February 26?
The Indian stock markets will remain closed on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in observance of Maha Shivratri. This festival, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the major Hindu festivals and is widely celebrated across the country. 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, after the midweek break.
Stock Market Performance Before Maha Shivratri
Despite weak signals from global markets, Indian equities opened slightly higher on Tuesday, February 25. The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 showed modest gains in early trading. The BSE Sensex rose by 67 points (0.09%) to 74,538, while the broader Nifty50 advanced by 7 points (0.03%) to 22,559. These gains were driven by strong performances from ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), and Zomato.
Complete List of Stock Market Holidays in 2025
Maha Shivratri is among the 14 scheduled market holidays in 2025. After this holiday, the next scheduled closures include:
Holi – Friday, March 14
Id-Ul-Fitr – Monday, March 31
Shri Mahavir Jayanti – Thursday, April 10
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti – Monday, April 14
Good Friday – Friday, April 18
Maharashtra Day – Thursday, May 1
Independence Day – Friday, August 15
Ganesh Chaturthi – Wednesday, August 27
Gandhi Jayanti – Thursday, October 2
Dussehra – Thursday, October 2
Diwali Balipratipada – Tuesday, October 21
Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading) – Wednesday, October 22 (Markets open for a special trading session)
Prakash Gurpurb – Wednesday, November 5
Christmas – Thursday, December 25
Stock Market Timings
Indian stock markets operate from Monday to Friday, with regular trading hours between 9:15 AM and 3:30 PM. The pre-open session starts at 9:00 AM. Markets remain closed on weekends and public holidays as per the official exchange calendar.
What to Expect After the Maha Shivratri Break?
Investors will be keenly watching the market trends post the Maha Shivratri holiday, especially amid global economic uncertainties. With upcoming events like the Union Budget 2025 and global financial developments, market movements are expected to be dynamic.
Reference from- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/nse-holidays-2025-will-stock-market-be-open-or-closed-on-maha-shivratri-february-26-check-details/articleshow/118545703.cms?from=mdr