Stock Market Holiday on May 1: BSE, NSE to Remain Closed for Maharashtra Day

Market Performance

India's stock markets operated as usual on April 30, 2025. However, investors should prepare for a stock market holiday on the next trading day.

Trading across all major Indian exchanges, including NSE, BSE, and MCX, will be suspended on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in observance of Maharashtra Day.

Main News: Complete Trading Halt on Maharashtra Day

The stock market holiday on May 1 will affect all financial segments. The exchanges' Mumbai headquarters are located within Maharashtra state, which observes the day as a public holiday.

Segments Affected:

• Equity trading
• Equity Derivatives
• Currency Derivatives
• Commodity Derivatives
• Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB)
• NDS-RST and Tri-party Repo
• Rupee trading

This means no financial transactions or trade settlements will occur across these platforms on May 1, 2025.

What is Maharashtra Day?

Maharashtra Day is celebrated every year on May 1 to mark the state's foundation. On this day in 1960, the Bombay Reorganisation Act took effect, splitting the Bombay State into two linguistic states: Maharashtra (for Marathi speakers) and Gujarat (for Gujarati speakers).

Mumbai, often called India's financial hub, is essential to the country's economic activities. When the state observes a public holiday, trading operations on all major Indian stock exchanges come to a complete standstill, reflecting the city's influence on national financial markets.

Upcoming Stock Market Holidays in 2025

The May 1 stock market holiday is part of the annual list of non-trading days. Here's a list of the following major holidays when Indian stock exchanges will remain closed:

• August 15 – Independence Day
• August 27 – Ganesh Chaturthi
• October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra
• October 21 – Diwali Laxmi Pujan
• October 22 – Diwali Balipratipada
• November 5 – Guru Nanak Jayanti
• December 25 – Christmas

The most recent stock market closure before this was on April 18, 2025, for Good Friday.

Stock Market Timings (Regular Days)

• Pre-Open Session: 9:00 AM – 9:07 AM
• Regular Trading Hours: 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
• Post-Close Session: 3:30 PM – 3:40 PM

Indian stock markets operate Monday to Friday and remain shut on weekends and designated public holidays.

Summary

A complete stock market holiday is scheduled for May 1, 2025, on Maharashtra Day. This means no trading will occur across NSE, BSE, or MCX, and all market segments will remain closed. Traders and investors are advised to plan accordingly and take note of upcoming market holidays throughout 2025.