Traders have been navigating stock market fluctuations while also trying to determine whether the markets will remain open tomorrow. Confusion surrounding Dalal Street’s holiday for Holi 2025 has left investors wondering if they should log into their trading app or prepare for a long weekend.
Since uncertainty exists regarding whether Holi 2025 falls on Friday or Saturday, checking the official stock market holiday list is essential. According to the official list of stock market holidays for 2025, trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed on March 14, 2025, for Holi. Equity, Equity Derivative, and Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segments will not operate on Friday.
Additionally, the Currency Derivatives Segment will also remain suspended on March 14. However, the commodity market will observe a partial closure. The morning session will remain shut, but trading will resume at 5:00 PM. Traders involved in commodities should note that they can place orders between 5:00 PM and 11:30 PM on Friday.
Stock Market Holidays in 2025
The stock market will observe a total of 18 holidays in 2025. Holi will be the second market holiday of the year, following Mahashivratri on February 26, 2025.
Stock Market Holidays by Month
| Month | Holiday | Date |
|---|---|---|
| February | Mahashivratri | 26th February |
| March | Holi | 14th March |
| Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) | 31st March | |
| April | Annual Bank Closing | 1st April |
| Shri Mahavir Jayanti | 10th April | |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti | 14th April | |
| Good Friday | 18th April | |
| May | Maharashtra Day | 1st May |
| Buddha Purnima | 12th May | |
| August | Independence Day, Parsi New Year | 15th August |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | 27th August | |
| September | Id-E-Milad | 5th September |
| October | Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra | 2nd October |
| Diwali / Laxmi Pujan | 21st October | |
| Diwali Balipratipada | 22nd October | |
| November | Guru Nanak Jayanti (Prakash Gurpurb) | 5th November |
| December | Christmas | 25th December |
Key Takeaways for Traders
📌 Holi 2025 Stock Market Closure: No trading on March 14, 2025.
📌 Commodity Market Timing: Closed in the morning, but opens at 5:00 PM.
📌 Total Holidays in 2025: 18 holidays spread across the year.
📌 Busy Months for Market Closures: April has the highest number of stock market holidays (4 days).
📌 No Stock Market Holidays in June & July.
Traders should stay updated with the official stock market holiday list to avoid unexpected closures and disruptions. Planning trades accordingly will ensure a smooth investment experience throughout the year.
