Understanding market holidays is crucial for effective trading strategies. Here’s a detailed holiday list for both 2024 and 2025:
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Republic Day | Friday |
| March 8 | Mahashivratri | Friday |
| March 25 | Holi | Monday |
| March 29 | Good Friday | Friday |
| April 11 | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | Thursday |
| April 17 | Shri Ram Navmi | Wednesday |
| May 1 | Maharashtra Day | Wednesday |
| May 20 | Parliamentary Elections | Monday |
| June 17 | Bakri Id | Monday |
| July 17 | Moharram | Wednesday |
| August 15 | Independence Day/Parsi New Year | Thursday |
| October 2 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Wednesday |
| October 12 | Dussehra | Saturday |
| October 31 | Diwali (Laxmi Pujan) | Thursday |
| November 1 | Diwali (Bali Pratipada) | Friday |
| November 15 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Friday |
| December 25 | Christmas | Wednesday |
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Republic Day | Sunday |
| March 8 | Mahashivratri | Saturday |
| March 17 | Holi | Monday |
| March 21 | Good Friday | Friday |
| April 1 | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | Tuesday |
| April 9 | Shri Ram Navmi | Wednesday |
| May 1 | Maharashtra Day | Thursday |
| May 30 | Bakri Id | Friday |
| July 7 | Moharram | Monday |
| August 15 | Independence Day/Parsi New Year | Friday |
| October 2 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Thursday |
| October 21 | Dussehra | Tuesday |
| October 20 | Diwali (Laxmi Pujan) | Monday |
| October 21 | Diwali (Bali Pratipada) | Tuesday |
| November 9 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Sunday |
| December 25 | Christmas | Thursday |
Muhurat Trading: On Diwali, a special one-hour trading session called Muhurat Trading is conducted. This session is considered auspicious for trading.
Settlement Holidays: Some holidays might not align with trading holidays but are observed for settlement purposes.
Trading Hours: Regular trading hours are from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM IST, Monday to Friday, except holidays.