NSE Holidays 2025: Is the stock market closed on Thursday, May 1, for Maharashtra Day?
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Upcoming NSE Holidays in 2025
Independence Day – Friday, August 15
– Friday, August 15 Ganesh Chaturthi – Wednesday, August 27
– Wednesday, August 27 Gandhi Jayanti – Thursday, October 2
– Thursday, October 2 Diwali (Laxmi Pujan and Balipratipada) – October 21–22 (Tuesday–Wednesday)
– October 21–22 (Tuesday–Wednesday) Prakash Gurpurab – Wednesday, November 5
– Wednesday, November 5 Christmas – Thursday, December 25
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Indian equity markets will be closed on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in observance of Maharashtra Day, also known as Maharashtra Divas, marking the formation of the state in 1960. The holiday applies to all segments of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE.According to the official BSE and NSE holidays list , there will be no trading activity across equities, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, and the securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments on Thursday. This stock market holiday also coincides with Labour Day , which is observed in several parts of the country on May 1.While the share market is closed tomorrow, commodity trading will partially resume later in the day. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will remain shut during the morning session (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) but will reopen for the evening session from 5:00 pm to 11:30 pm. This will enable continued trading in commodities like gold, silver, crude oil, and agricultural products.Regular market operations will resume on Friday, May 2, following the one-day break. The closure is one of 14 scheduled market holidays under the NSE holidays 2025 calendar.The stock market is closed on account of Maharashtra Divas 2025 , which commemorates the creation of the state of Maharashtra after the reorganization of states on linguistic lines. The day is marked with official ceremonies, cultural programs, and parades across the state, especially in Mumbai — India's financial capital.Investors are advised to note the upcoming market holidays and adjust their trading plans accordingly. Future closures in 2025 include:
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