The Indian stock markets – BSE and NSE – will remain closed on Monday, March 31, 2025, on account of Eid al-Fitr. As per official communication from the exchanges, there will be no trading activity across all equity segments including equities, equity derivatives, and SLB (Securities Lending and Borrowing) segments.
However, trading at the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will resume in the evening session from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM, after remaining closed in the morning session.
Upcoming stock market holidays:
April 10 (Thursday): Shri Mahavir Jayanti
April 14 (Monday): Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
April 18 (Friday): Good Friday
May 1 (Thursday): Maharashtra Day
August 15 (Friday): Independence Day
August 27 (Wednesday): Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2 (Thursday): Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra
October 21 (Tuesday): Diwali (Muhurat Trading to be held – timing to be announced)
October 22 (Wednesday): Diwali Balipratipada
November 5 (Wednesday): Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti
December 25 (Thursday): Christmas
Some holidays this year fall on weekends including Republic Day (January 26), Shri Ram Navami (April 6), Muharram (July 6), and Bakri Id (June 7).
Stock market performance in FY2024-25:
During the financial year 2024-25, the Sensex rose by 3,763.57 points or 5.10%, while the Nifty gained 1,192.45 points or 5.34%, reflecting moderate but stable growth in investor sentiment.