Indian stock markets will remain closed on Wednesday, February 26, on account of Maha Shivratri. Both the BSE and the NSE will suspend trading for the day, as per the holiday calendar.
Regular trading will resume on Thursday, February 27.
Why are markets closed on February 26?
Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, is observed annually in the month of February or March, based on the Hindu lunar calendar.
The festival falls on the 14th day of the waning moon in the month of Phalguna.
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In observance of Maha Shivratri, the Indian stock exchanges traditionally remain shut on this day.
Stock Market holiday list for 2025
The Maha Shivratri break is the first scheduled holiday for stock markets in 2025.
After this, the next market closures will be:
- Holi – Friday, March 14
- Id-Ul-Fitr – Monday, March 31
- Mahavir Jayanti – Thursday, April 10
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti – Monday, April 14
- Good Friday – Friday, April 18
- Maharashtra Day – Thursday, May 1
- Independence Day – Friday, August 15
- Ganesh Chaturthi – Wednesday, August 27
In total, stock markets will observe 14 holidays in 2025.
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