26th February 2025 is a significant day for Indians. Today Shivratri is celebrated across the country which is festival dedicated for Lord Shiva. On this day Indian stock markets like National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) remain closed.
Stock Market Closed on Shivratri 2025
Today 26th February all trading in equities, equity derivatives, and other segments remain suspended for the entire day. However, the commodity market will open today at 9.00 AM and close at 5.00 pm then it will start at 5.00 PM and close at 11.55 PM.
Mahashivratri 2025
Mashashivratri is an annual celebration of the 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu religion in the month of Phalguna. It is celebrated between February and March. This day has a spiritual significance, people do fasting and night-long vigils and also do puja of Lord Shiva.
Stock Market Holidays in 2025
Just like today, there are a few holidays when Indian stock market will remain closed. Below is a list of holidays,
| Holiday | Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahashivratri | February 26, 2025 | Wednesday | Celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva. Stock markets closed. |
| Holi | March 14, 2025 | Friday | A Hindu festival of colors. |
| Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | March 31, 2025 | Monday | Marks the end of Ramadan. |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 10, 2025 | Thursday | Celebrates the birth of Mahavira, founder of Jainism. |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2025 | Monday | Honors the birth of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday | A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
| Maharashtra Day | May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Celebrates the formation of Maharashtra state. |
| Buddha Purnima | May 12, 2025 | Monday | Celebrates the birth of Buddha. |
| Independence Day | August 15, 2025 | Friday | Marks India’s independence from British rule. |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | August 27, 2025 | Wednesday | A Hindu festival honoring Lord Ganesha. |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra | October 2, 2025 | Thursday | Honors Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday and the Hindu festival of Dussehra. |
| Diwali (Laxmi Pujan) | October 21, 2025 | Tuesday | Special trading session for Diwali. |
| Diwali (Balipratipada) | October 22, 2025 | Wednesday | Second day of Diwali celebrations. |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | November 5, 2025 | Wednesday | Celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism. |
| Christmas | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | A Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. |
Apart from these holidays, there are some special holidays when the stock market is closed. Those are,
- Republic Day : 26th January 2025
- Ram Navami : 6th April 2025
- Eid-Ul-Adha : 7th June 2025
- Muharram : 6th July 2025
These are all the holidays the stock market will stay close. Hope this helps investors mark their calender for trading and avoids any disruption in their trading activity.
