The Indian stock market holidays between April 28 and May 4, 2025, will result in both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) remaining closed for trading. While the market is typically closed on public and national holidays, specific stock market holidays are scheduled separately, and trading will stop only on those particular days. This week, the closures include holidays for Labour Day and Maharashtra Day, which are significant events in India’s calendar.
Maharashtra Day and Weekend Closures
On May 1, 2025, the Indian stock market will remain closed in observance of Maharashtra Day, as part of the Indian stock market holidays. This holiday marks the creation of the state of Maharashtra in 1960, and since both the BSE and NSE are located in Mumbai, the market shuts down in observance of the occasion. Following Maharashtra Day, the stock market will also be closed on May 3 and May 4, as these dates fall on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday). Therefore, no trading will occur on these days, providing a break for investors and traders alike.
Stock Market Operations During Other Events
It is important to note that the Indian stock market will remain open on April 30, despite the celebration of Akshaya Tritiya. Akshaya Tritiya, a significant Hindu festival that celebrates prosperity and good fortune, does not lead to a market closure, as it is not one of the Indian stock market holidays. The term “Akshaya” refers to something eternal or never diminishing, and “Tritiya” represents the third lunar day in the Hindu calendar. Even though the festival is celebrated with much enthusiasm, it does not impact market operations, and the BSE and NSE will continue trading as usual on this day.
Full List of Indian Stock Market Holidays for 2025
In addition to the upcoming holidays, the full list of stock market holidays for 2025 includes several other significant days when trading will be paused. These holidays are:
- Mahashivratri – February 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Holi – March 14, 2025 (Friday)
- Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) – March 31, 2025 (Monday)
- Shri Mahavir Jayanti – April 10, 2025 (Thursday)
- Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti – April 14, 2025 (Monday)
- Good Friday – April 18, 2025 (Friday)
- Maharashtra Day – May 1, 2025 (Thursday)
- Independence Day – August 15, 2025 (Friday)
- Ganesh Chaturthi – August 27, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra – October 2, 2025 (Thursday)
- Diwali Laxmi Pujan – October 21, 2025 (Tuesday)
- Diwali Balipratipada – October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev – November 5, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Christmas – December 25, 2025 (Thursday)
Additionally, a special Muhurat Trading session will take place on October 21, 2025, in celebration of Diwali.
These holidays are important for investors to keep in mind when planning their trading activities throughout the year.
