NSE and BSE holidays 2025: Markets open on January 14, February 1; check full list

We are just two weeks into 2025, but the markets have already witnessed a lot of action. The month of January is filled with festivals including Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri, giving people many reasons to celebrate and invest as well.

Stock markets are open on January 14, 2025 for Makar Sankranti, making it a regular trading day. However, banks will remain closed as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared it as a bank holiday.

Moreover, NSE and BSE will also remain open on February 1, even though it is a Saturday, as the Union Budget for FY 2025-26 will be presented on this day. The budget announcements are expected to have major sector-wide implications, and the special trading session on this day will allow investors to trade on this action-packed day.

Stock market holidays in January 2025

While January gives a festive vibe as it's just after Christmas and the new year, there aren’t many holidays for traders. There is only one share market holiday in January, and that is also falling on a Sunday when markets are already closed. January 26, or the Republic Day, falls on a Sunday this time. This means that markets will be fully functional in the coming month.

How many stock market holidays are there in 2025?

There are 14 stock market holidays in the upcoming year including Holi, Diwali and Christmas, among others. Here is a list of market holidays in 2025:

What are stock market holidays?

A stock market holiday is when the bourses in India, the BSE and the NSE are closed for trading, due to festivals and national holidays. Investors plan their trading calendar keeping these equity market holidays in mind.