Stock Market Holiday on Independence Day

Mark your calendars! The stock markets, including Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, will be closed on Friday, August 15, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. This is one of the 14 official trading holidays for the year in the equity, equity derivative, and SLB segments, as announced by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Upcoming Trading Holidays in 2025

Equity, Equity Derivative, and SLB Segment

Independence Day – August 15, Friday

Ganesh Chaturthi – August 27, Wednesday

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra – October 2, Thursday

Diwali / Laxmi Pujan – October 21, Tuesday

Diwali / Balipratipada – October 22, Wednesday

Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev – November 5, Wednesday

Christmas – December 25, Thursday

Currency Derivatives Segment

The currency derivatives segment will also observe additional holidays, including Id-E-Milad on September 5. Independence Day remains a holiday across all segments.

Commodity Derivatives and Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) Segment

August 15 will see a complete market closure for both morning and evening sessions in the commodity derivatives and EGR segment. Other holidays include New Year's Day, Mahashivratri, Holi, Good Friday, and more.

Key Takeaway

Investors and traders should note that both banks and multiple market segments will be closed on Independence Day, with regular operations resuming the following day, barring any state-specific holidays.

Stay informed with the latest updates on bank holidays, public holidays, and current market rates to plan your investments wisely.