The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) will remain closed on March 14, 2025, in observance of the Holi holiday. Investors and traders are navigating through a period of uncertainty as they seek clarity on the stock market’s operational status during this festive occasion.

Amidst the fluctuating trends of the stock market, there is a notable ambiguity surrounding whether trading activities will proceed as usual or if a pause will be in effect. This dilemma has left many market participants contemplating whether to engage with their trading platforms or take advantage of an extended weekend break.

To dispel any confusion, individuals are advised to refer to the official schedule of stock market holidays for the year 2025. As per the designated list, both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will be non-operational on March 14, 2025, due to the celebration of Holi. Consequently, trading activities across the Equity, Equity Derivative, and Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segments will be suspended on this day.

Moreover, trading within the Currency Derivatives Segment will also be halted on March 14. However, the commodity market is set to have a partial closure, with trading pausing only during the morning session and resuming at 5:00 PM. Traders involved in commodities are advised that trading orders can be placed between 5:00 PM and 11:30 PM on the aforementioned Friday.

In the broader context of stock market holidays in 2025, a total of 18 holidays are scheduled throughout the year. Following the Holi holiday, the next significant market closure is slated for Id-Ul-Fitr on March 31. Subsequent months will witness additional market closures, such as those on April 1 for the annual bank closing, April 10 for Shri Mahavir Jayanti, April 14 for Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti, and April 18 for Good Friday.

Looking ahead, May will see the market closed on May 1 for Maharashtra Day and May 12 for Buddha Purnima. Notably, June and July do not feature any scheduled market holidays. The subsequent market closure after Buddha Purnima will be on August 15 for Independence Day, coinciding with Parsi New Year. Additionally, August will observe market closure on August 27 for Ganesh Chaturthi.

The remaining market holidays for the year 2025 include closures on September 5 for Id-E-Milad, October 2 for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra, October 21 for Diwali / Laxmi Pujan, October 22 for Diwali Balipratipada, November 5 for Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev, and December 25 for Christmas. Investors are encouraged to stay informed about these holidays to effectively plan their trading activities throughout the year.