Stock Market Holiday 2025: Will NSE, BSE Be Open Or Closed Today On Maha Shivratri? Details
Will the Indian Stock Market Open or Close Today on Maha Shivratri?
With the significant Hindu festival of Maha Shivratri just around the corner, devotees and traders alike are eager to know whether the Indian stock market will be open or closed on February 26, 2025. As the auspicious day is observed by Hindus across India, we will explore the answer to this question in this article.
Share Market To Remain Closed Today:
According to the official holiday list of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Indian stock market will indeed be closed on February 26, 2025. This means that trading in equity, equity derivatives, SLB (Stock Lending and Borrowing), currency derivatives, commodities, and commodity derivatives will be suspended, and no settlements will occur on the exchanges.
Mahashivratri: A Significant Hindu Festival
Maha Shivratri, also known as the Great Night of Shiva, is a significant festival in Hinduism that is celebrated to honor Lord Shiva, one of the three primary deities in the Hindu Trinity. The festival is observed on the 13th night of the new moon in the month of Phalguna (February-March) and is considered an important day of worship and spiritual rejuvenation.
When Will the Stock Market Reopen?
Rest assured that the stock market will reopen on February 27, 2025, allowing traders to resume their activities. The Indian stock market operates from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a pre-open session beginning at 9:00 AM. The market remains closed on weekends and public holidays, as outlined in the official holiday schedule.
What Other Markets Will Be Affected?
In addition to the stock market, banks across 18 states, including Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, will remain closed. Online banking services, however, will continue to function, allowing customers to conduct transactions, pay bills, and access other banking services.
Educational Institutions and Other Key Services
Educational institutions, both government and private, including schools and colleges, will also remain closed on Maha Shivratri. This day is also observed as a public holiday by the government, which will result in a closure of most government offices and services.
How Many Stock Market Holidays are Planned for 2025?
The Indian stock market has a total of 14 market closures planned for 2025. In addition to Maha Shivratri, there will be holidays for Holi on Friday, March 14, and Id-Ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31. The month of April will feature three additional holidays: Shri Mahavir Jayanti on April 10, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14, and Good Friday on April 18. Maharashtra Day on May 1 will mark the last holiday for the first half of the year, while the markets will also close on August 15 for Independence Day and August 27 for Ganesh Chaturthi. In the final quarter of 2025, there will be market closures for Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra on October 2, Diwali-related holidays on October 21-22, and Prakash Gurpurb on November 5. Trading will conclude for the year with a Christmas holiday on December 25.
Conclusion:
As the Indian stock market is set to close on Maha Shivratri, it is essential for traders and investors to plan accordingly. With the market reopening on February 27, 2025, there is no need to worry about missing out on trading opportunities. The holiday is a significant event in the Hindu calendar, and we wish everyone a happy and peaceful Maha Shivratri.
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