If you plan to trade in the stock market, note that NSE and BSE will be closed on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, for Maha Shivratri. This means no trading in equities, derivatives, or commodities for the day.
This will be the first trading holiday of 2025, with a total of 14 such holidays scheduled throughout the year.
Full list of stock market holidays in 2025
Here are the days when the stock market will remain closed in 2025:
Impact on share market investment
For active traders and investors, this is the right time to plan ahead. With the markets closed on February 26, 2025, share market investment strategies, especially short-term trades, may need some adjustments to avoid any disruptions.
Looking further, investors should keep an eye on upcoming market holidays, as they can impact liquidity and trading volumes. The next stock market holiday after Maha Shivratri will be Holi on March 14, 2025.
Bank holiday on February 26
Not just the stock market—banks will also be closed in several states on Maha Shivratri. If you have banking transactions lined up, take note that banks in Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh will remain shut. Additionally, banks in Sikkim will also be closed on February 28, 2025, for the Losar festival, marking the Tibetan lunar new year.
With the stock market closed, this is a great chance to review your investment portfolio and prepare for upcoming trading sessions. Staying informed about stock market holidays helps in better financial planning and ensures that trading activities run smoothly without any unexpected disruptions.
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