Mumbai: Indian stock markets, including the BSE and NSE, are closed today, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, on account of Ganesh Chaturthi. This marks the second market holiday of the month, following Independence Day on August 15.
Trading Schedule
All segments — equities, derivatives, and securities lending and borrowing (SLB) — will remain shut for the day. Normal trading will resume on Thursday, August 28.
For commodities:
- MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) will remain closed during morning hours but reopen for evening trading.
- NCDEX (National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange) will remain closed for the entire day.
Impact on Markets
Market holidays often influence trading patterns as investors respond to overseas developments that occur during the closure. This particular holiday coincides with the rollout of an additional 25% US tariff on Indian goods, a factor that could weigh on sentiment when trading resumes.
Upcoming Stock Market Holidays in 2025
After today, there are no scheduled holidays in September. The remaining holidays for the year are:
- October 2 – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 21 – Diwali (Laxmi Pujan; Muhurat Trading to be held)
- October 22 – Diwali (Bali Pratipada)
- November 5 – Guru Nanak Jayanti
- December 25 – Christmas
On average, Indian markets observe 13–15 holidays annually, with closures sometimes affecting liquidity depending on their proximity to weekends and international trading schedules.
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