NSE Holidays 2025: Will the Stock Market Remain Open on Mahashivratri? Check the NSE Report

The stock market is a crucial aspect of India's financial ecosystem, and traders often plan their activities around market holidays. With Mahashivratri falling on February 26, 2025, many investors are wondering whether trading will take place on this day.

According to the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Indian stock markets will remain closed on Mahashivratri. This Hindu festival, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is celebrated on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Falgun.

Stock Market Performance on Monday, February 24

The stock market witnessed a downtrend on Monday, February 24.

• The BSE Sensex fell 856.65 points, closing at 74,454.41.
• The Nifty50 declined 242.55 points, settling at 22,553.35.
• Out of the 50 Nifty stocks, 38 closed in the red.
• IT giants like Wipro, HCL Tech, TCS, and Infosys saw a decline.
• Stocks like Mahindra & Mahindra, Dr. Reddy’s Lab, and Nestle India showed gains.

Small & Midcap Stocks Also Declined

• Similar to the benchmark index, Nifty Smallcap100 and Nifty Midcap100 saw declines of 1.02% and 0.94%, respectively.
• Most sectoral indices ended in the red, except Nifty Auto and Nifty FMCG.
• Nifty IT (-2.71%) and Nifty Pharma (-2.17%) were the biggest losers.

Stock Market Holidays in 2025

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has released the holiday calendar for 2025, listing 14 market holidays throughout the year. Here are the key dates:

March 2025 Holidays

• March 14 (Friday) – Holi
• March 31 (Monday) – Eid-ul-Fitr

April 2025 Holidays

• April 10 (Thursday) – Mahavir Jayanti
• April 14 (Monday) – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
• April 18 (Friday) – Good Friday

May 2025 Holiday

• May 1 (Thursday) – Maharashtra Day

August 2025 Holidays

• August 15 (Friday) – Independence Day
• August 27 (Wednesday) – Ganesh Chaturthi

October 2025 Holidays

• October 2 (Thursday) – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra
• October 21 (Tuesday) – Diwali Laxmi Pujan
• October 22 (Wednesday) – Diwali Balipratipada

November 2025 Holiday

• November 5 (Wednesday) – Guru Nanak Jayanti

December 2025 Holiday

• December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas

Traders and investors should keep these dates in mind while planning their trades. While the markets will remain closed on these days, electronic trading, mutual fund investments, and online banking services will continue to operate.

Stay updated with NSE announcements to avoid any last-minute inconveniences in your investment plans.