Stock Market Holiday: Is the Indian Stock Market Open or Closed on January 1, 2025?

The Indian stock exchanges, BSE and NSE, will be open for trading on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, which marks New Year’s Day. There is no declared trading holiday for this date.

In addition to the stock exchanges, the currency derivatives, commodity derivatives, and electronic gold receipts (EGR) segments will also operate on January 1. According to the NSE's holiday calendar, New Year’s Day is not included in the list of 2025 trading holidays, ensuring that regular stock market hours will apply. Pre-open trading will commence at 9:00 AM and continue until 9:15 AM, with standard trading hours from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.

In 2024, there were a total of 16 stock market holidays announced by both the BSE and NSE. The first holiday of the year was on January 26 for Republic Day, and the last holiday was on December 25 for Christmas.

Upcoming Stock Market Holidays for 2025

For 2025, there are 14 stock market holidays scheduled according to the BSE’s holiday calendar. The first holiday will be on February 26 for Mahashivratri. Notably, January 26 (Republic Day) falls on a Sunday, and the final holiday of the year will also be on December 25 for Christmas.

Additionally, Diwali Muhurat Trading is set for Tuesday, October 21, with specific trading hours to be announced by the NSE and BSE later.

Global Context

Most major stock markets around the world will be closed for trading on January 1. In Asia, Japan and South Korea will observe the New Year’s Eve holiday. In the US, bond markets will close early on December 31 at 2 p.m. ET, with the stock market remaining closed on New Year’s Day. European markets, including those in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, will also be closed on January 1, reopening on January 2.