The Indian stock market will remain closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in observance of Christmas. Both of India’s primary stock exchanges, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), will remain closed for trading on this day.
As the stock market will be closed for Christmas, there will be no trading in the regular stock market as well as in the currency derivatives, commodity derivatives, and electronic gold receipts (EGR) segments. This closure will impact the trading activity for the day, and market movements will be paused.
Looking ahead, the BSE and NSE will observe 14 stock market holidays in 2025. The first holiday of 2025 will be on February 26, for Mahashivratri. In 2025, Republic Day, which falls on January 26, is on a Sunday, meaning there will be no market closure for the holiday.
The final stock market holiday of 2025 will be on December 25, in observance of Christmas. Another important holiday for the stock market is Muhurat Trading, which takes place during Diwali. Muhurat Trading is a special session in which traders buy and sell stocks at auspicious times during the Diwali festival. The trading timings for this special session will be notified later by the BSE and NSE.
With only a few days left in 2024, stock market traders are busy strategizing and preparing their investment plans for the new year. The upcoming holidays and changes in market conditions will play a crucial role in how the stock market performs in 2025. Traders will need to keep an eye on the global economic environment, the performance of Indian companies, and key events that could impact stock prices.
The Christmas holiday on December 25, 2024, will provide a brief break for the Indian stock market. Trading will resume on December 26, and investors should stay informed about upcoming market holidays in 2025, including the Muhurat Trading session and the Republic Day holiday. As the new year approaches, market participants are preparing for new opportunities and challenges. It’s important for traders and investors to keep track of the stock market calendar and make well-thought-out plans for the year ahead.
