BSE, NSE closed on March 14 for Holi

Investors and traders wondering whether the stock market will be open on March 14, 2025, for Holi can now have clarity. According to the official list of stock market holidays, both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Holi 2025 Market Holiday – No Trading on BSE & NSE

Due to some confusion over whether Holi falls on March 14 (Friday) or March 15 (Saturday), many were unsure about the market holiday. However, the exchanges have confirmed that trading in Equity, Equity Derivatives, and Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segments will be suspended on March 14.

Additionally, the Currency Derivatives Segment will also remain closed. However, commodity traders should note that while the morning session will be closed, trading will resume at 5:00 PM and continue until 11:30 PM.

Upcoming Stock Market Holidays in 2025

The stock market will observe a total of 18 holidays in 2025. Here’s a quick look at the upcoming ones:

March 31: Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id)

April 1: Annual Bank Closing

April 10: Shri Mahavir Jayanti

April 14: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti

April 18: Good Friday

May 1: Maharashtra Day

May 12: Buddha Purnima

August 15: Independence Day / Parsi New Year

August 27: Ganesh Chaturthi

September 5: Id-E-Milad

October 2: Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra

October 21: Diwali / Laxmi Pujan

October 22: Diwali Balipratipada

November 5: Guru Nanak Jayanti

December 25: Christmas

There will be no stock market holidays in June and July, giving traders an uninterrupted run for two months.

For now, investors can take a break on Holi and plan their next moves accordingly. The next stock market holiday after Holi will be Id-Ul-Fitr on March 31, 2025.