Indian Share Market Holiday List 2024-2025

Understanding market holidays is crucial for effective trading strategies. Here’s a detailed holiday list for both 2024 and 2025:

2024 Holidays

DateHolidayDay
January 26Republic DayFriday
March 8MahashivratriFriday
March 25HoliMonday
March 29Good FridayFriday
April 11Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)Thursday
April 17Shri Ram NavmiWednesday
May 1Maharashtra DayWednesday
May 20Parliamentary ElectionsMonday
June 17Bakri IdMonday
July 17MoharramWednesday
August 15Independence Day/Parsi New YearThursday
October 2Mahatma Gandhi JayantiWednesday
October 12DussehraSaturday
October 31Diwali (Laxmi Pujan)Thursday
November 1Diwali (Bali Pratipada)Friday
November 15Guru Nanak JayantiFriday
December 25ChristmasWednesday
 

2025 Holidays

DateHolidayDay
January 26Republic DaySunday
March 8MahashivratriSaturday
March 17HoliMonday
March 21Good FridayFriday
April 1Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)Tuesday
April 9Shri Ram NavmiWednesday
May 1Maharashtra DayThursday
May 30Bakri IdFriday
July 7MoharramMonday
August 15Independence Day/Parsi New YearFriday
October 2Mahatma Gandhi JayantiThursday
October 21DussehraTuesday
October 20Diwali (Laxmi Pujan)Monday
October 21Diwali (Bali Pratipada)Tuesday
November 9Guru Nanak JayantiSunday
December 25ChristmasThursday
 

Key Points to Remember

  • 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.