Stock Market Holiday: Is market Open today? Mahashivratri 2025, Check Holiday List

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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.

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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,

HolidayDateDayDescription
MahashivratriFebruary 26, 2025WednesdayCelebrated in honor of Lord Shiva. Stock markets closed.
HoliMarch 14, 2025FridayA Hindu festival of colors.
Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid)March 31, 2025MondayMarks the end of Ramadan.
Mahavir JayantiApril 10, 2025ThursdayCelebrates the birth of Mahavira, founder of Jainism.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar JayantiApril 14, 2025MondayHonors the birth of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Good FridayApril 18, 2025FridayA Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Maharashtra DayMay 1, 2025ThursdayCelebrates the formation of Maharashtra state.
Buddha PurnimaMay 12, 2025MondayCelebrates the birth of Buddha.
Independence DayAugust 15, 2025FridayMarks India’s independence from British rule.
Ganesh ChaturthiAugust 27, 2025WednesdayA Hindu festival honoring Lord Ganesha.
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/DussehraOctober 2, 2025ThursdayHonors Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday and the Hindu festival of Dussehra.
Diwali (Laxmi Pujan)October 21, 2025TuesdaySpecial trading session for Diwali.
Diwali (Balipratipada)October 22, 2025WednesdaySecond day of Diwali celebrations.
Guru Nanak JayantiNovember 5, 2025WednesdayCelebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism.
ChristmasDecember 25, 2025ThursdayA 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.

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