Stock Market Holidays 2025: The Indian stock market will be closed for a whopping seven days between April 10th to April 20th, with three of these days being special holidays for Mahavir Jayanti, Ambedkar Jayanti and Good Friday.
The other two days, the market will be closed due to the weekend. Hence, traders are up for a long market holiday weekend.
Traders will not be able to trade in equities, equity derivatives, derivatives, commodities, forex, and other market-related instruments on below mentioned dates:
Stock Market Holiday On Mahavir Jayanti:
This year, Mahavir Jayanti falls on April 10. Both BSE and NSE have declared a trading holiday on the coming Thursday.
Mahavir Jayanti, also known as Mahavira Janma Kalyanaka, is one of the biggest festivals in Jainism. On this day, devotees carry out a rath yatra. They recite stavans which means religious rhymes and anoint the statues of Mahavira which is referred to as abhisheka.
April 12 and April 13:
The market will be closed on April 12th and April 13th because they fall on Saturday and Sunday which is a holiday by default.
Stock Market Holiday On Ambedkar Jayanti:
The market will be closed on April 14 due to the celebration of Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti, which marks the birthday of B. R. Ambedkar, who fought for equality in India. His birthdate is referred to as ‘Equality Day’ by his followers in India.
In major parts of India, citizens carry out Ambedkar Jayanti processions. Notably, Ambedkar Jayanti is a public holiday in more than 25 states and union territories of India, including Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal etc.
Stock Market Holiday On Good Friday:
Trading in BSE and NSE will not be open on April 18 due to Good Friday.
Good Friday, also known as Black Friday, Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday, or Friday of the Passion of the Lord, is a solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary (Golgotha). It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum, as per Wikipedia.
April 19 and April 20:
The market will be closed on these two days due to the weekend.
Indian Stock Market Weekly Outlook For April 7-April 11:
In the holiday-shortened trading week, Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking said, technically, the Nifty has broken below all major price and moving average supports, indicating potential for further downside. The immediate support lies at 22,600, while a decisive breach could open the door towards 22,100. On the upside, any recovery is likely to face stiff resistance in the 23,100-23,400 zone.
He added, interestingly, the banking index is displaying strength and could continue to outperform. It has immediate support at 50,700, with stronger support at around 50,000. If the index breaches 52,800, it may pave the way for fresh highs.
The divergence between Nifty and the banking index could provide some cushion against an aggressive decline, Mishra said.
Upcoming Events In Week Ahead:
Mishra said the coming week is crucial, packed with key domestic and global triggers. With tariff-related tensions escalating, global investors will closely track any further developments on that front.
Further, he said, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting outcome on April 9 will be a major focus, followed by key macroeconomic indicators-IIP and CPI data-due on April 11. Adding to the action, the Q4 earnings season kicks off with IT giant TCS set to announce its results on April 10.
On April 4th, Sensex closed at 75,364.69, down by 930.67 points or 1.22%. While Nifty 50 plunged by 345.65 points or 1.49% to close at 22,904.45. During the trading week, overall, Sensex crashed by 2,112.58 points or 2.73%, and Nifty 50 dropped by 568.25 points or 2.42%.
What Should Investors Do Next Week?
According to Mishra, in the current setup, traders are advised to maintain a “sell on rise” strategy for the index until a clear reversal or a retest of the 22,100 support level occurs. As earnings season begins, stock-specific action is likely to dominate, presenting opportunities on both the long and short sides.
Also, banking and financial stocks continue to display consistent strength and could remain in favor. Meanwhile, traders should navigate the broader market volatility with caution, and consider hedging long positions using index puts, he said.
Lastly, Mishra said, with uncertainty prevailing, agility and sectoral preference will be key to navigating the choppy waters in the days ahead.