Stock market holiday for Holi 2025: Stock exchanges in India, BSE and NSE, will remain closed on Friday for Holi celebrations, resulting in an extended weekend amidst the ongoing market downturn. The NSE and BSE have said that stock markets will not operate across equity, derivative and other market segments for the day.
Indian stock markets will observe 14 holidays this year for festivals and significant occasions. Another trading holiday is scheduled this month for March 31 on the occasion of Ramzan Id.
The multi commodity exchange (MCX) has scheduled split operations. The morning session (9:00 am -5:00 pm) will not operate due to Holi. However, regular trading will resume for the evening session from 5:00 pm until 11 or 11:30 pm.
Holi sees widespread celebration in India, symbolising the onset of spring and representing the victory of good forces over evil.
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Stock Market Holidays 2025
Trading activities will be suspended for 14 days throughout the year. Three trading holidays occur in April: Mahavir Jayanti (April 10), Ambedkar Jayanti (April 14) and Good Friday (April 18).
Additional market closures include Maharashtra Day (May 01), Independence Day (August 15), Ganesh Chaturthi (August 27), Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra (October 02), Diwali (October 21), Diwali Balipratipada (October 22), Gurpurb (November 05), and Christmas (December 25).
A special Muhurat Trading session will be held during Diwali, despite the market closure. The specific timing for this session will be announced later in the year.
Market Analysis
Indian stock markets concluded the week without enthusiasm, despite showing slight recovery signs in the previous week. The extended Holi weekend and global uncertainties, particularly regarding US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, led to investors’ reluctance in taking new positions.
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The uncertainty resulted in subdued trading activity on Thursday.
“Shortened trading week and sell-off in the US short market are providing a hiccup to the global market. However, India is withstanding resilience and healthy outperformance, by a narrow negative trend,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services said.
Market experts anticipate range-bound trading with occasional volatility and sector rotation, influenced by global market developments and caution before the US Fed’s interest rate decision on March 19.