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New Delhi: The Indian stock markets will remain closed on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. Both Nifty50 (National Stock Exchange) and Sensex (Bombay Stock Exchange) will halt trading in equities, derivatives, and commodities for the day. This will be the first trading holiday of 2025.
Stock Market Holidays in 2025
There will be a total of 14 stock market holidays in 2025. However, there is one exception—on October 21, 2025 (Diwali Laxmi Pujan), Muhurat trading will take place, with specific timings to be announced via an official circular.
Significance of Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri is a major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed annually on the 14th night of the lunar month of Phalguna or Magha. Devotees across India mark this occasion with:
Fasting and prayers
Night-long vigils (Jagran)
Rituals at temples dedicated to Lord Shiva
Despite its religious significance, Maha Shivratri is not a national holiday. However, banks and businesses in several states observe a holiday.
Banks to Remain Closed in 15 States
On February 26, 2025, banks will remain closed in the following 15 states:
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Odisha
Chandigarh
Uttarakhand
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Jammu & Srinagar
Kerala
Uttar Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
Himachal Pradesh
Losar Festival: Bank Holiday in Sikkim on February 28
Apart from Maha Shivratri, banks in Gangtok, Sikkim, will also remain closed on February 28, 2025, for the Losar Festival—the Tibetan New Year that marks the start of the lunisolar Tibetan calendar. This festival is widely celebrated by Tibetan Buddhist communities in North-East India and typically falls between late January and March.
With multiple market and bank holidays ahead, investors and banking customers should plan their transactions accordingly. Stay updated for any further announcements!
