Indian stock exchanges, including NSE and BSE, will remain shut on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in observance of Maharashtra Day, which commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra.
As per the holiday calendar shared by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), trading across all segments will be closed for the day. These include equities, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, and the securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments.
Partial Trading at MCX
While equity markets will see a full-day closure, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will operate with a partial trading schedule. Trading at MCX will remain suspended during the morning session (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). However, trading will resume in the evening session from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM, allowing participation in commodities such as gold, silver, crude oil, and agricultural products.
Upcoming Market Holidays in 2025
May 1 is part of the 14 official trading holidays for Indian stock markets in 2025. Looking ahead, other key holidays include:
- Independence Day – August 15 (Friday)
- Ganesh Chaturthi – August 27 (Wednesday)
- Gandhi Jayanti – October 2 (Thursday)
- Diwali – October 21 (Muhurat Trading) & October 22 (Holiday)
- Prakash Gurpurab – November 5 (Wednesday)
- Christmas – December 25 (Thursday)
Also Read: Share Market Holiday List 2025!
Bank Holiday Across India on May 1
In addition to stock market closures, May 1 is also a pan-India bank holiday on account of Labour Day (May Day). The day is also celebrated as Gujarat Day in some states. Banks across the country will be closed for physical transactions.
However, digital services such as online banking, mobile banking, and ATMs will remain functional unless there are technical issues or scheduled maintenance.
Conclusion
Traders and investors are advised to plan their portfolio and settlement activities in advance to avoid any disruptions due to the May 1 market and bank holiday. Normal market operations will resume on Friday, May 2, 2025.
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