Stock Market Holiday in April 2025 : With the beginning of the financial year 2025-26, there was a lot of volatility in the Indian stock market. Monday, April 7 was Black Monday as at one time the Sensex of the stock market fell by 3,900 points.
At the same time, in this month of April, the stock market is going to be closed for three days apart from Saturday and Sunday. Due to these holidays, common people are also getting the opportunity of two long weekends. This will give investors investing money in the stock market time to re-determine their strategy.
Stock Market Holidays in April 2025
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed on these dates in April.
April 10 (Thursday): Mahavir Jayanti
April 14 (Monday): Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti
April 18 (Friday): Good Friday
All these holidays will be applicable across equity, derivatives and currency trading segments.
Benefit of two long weekends – Due to these holidays there are two long weekends in April.
April 12 to 14 (Saturday to Monday): Three days holiday on account of Ambedkar Jayanti
April 18 to 20 (Friday to Sunday): Second long weekend starting from Good Friday
These holidays are coming at a time when global markets are witnessing a huge decline due to the recent tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump. In such a situation, these stock market holidays will give investors a chance to reconsider their strategy. Overall, the month of April has brought some stability between the ups and downs of the market.
When will the stock market remain closed in the coming months
May 1 (Thursday): Maharashtra Day
August 15 (Friday): Independence Day
August 27 (Wednesday): Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2 (Thursday): Gandhi Jayanti
October 21-22 (Tuesday-Wednesday): Diwali Holiday
November 5 (Wednesday ): Festival of Lights
December 25 (Thursday) : Christmas
