Will the Indian stock market be open or closed on Holi, March 14? Check details
Indian stock market will remain closed on Friday, March 14, 2025, in observance of Holi, the Hindu festival of colours. Trading will resume on Monday, March 17, following the extended weekend break, as per the holiday calendar issued by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE.
The closure will impact trading across all major segments, including equity, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB), electronic gold receipts (EGR), and currency derivatives.
The Indian stock market has been under pressure in recent months, with the Nifty falling around 15% from its September peak. This marks the first time in history that the index has declined for five consecutive months without a rebound.
Concerns over global economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and sustained selling by foreign institutional investors have contributed to the persistent downturn. Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal noted that while the Nifty 50 is currently trading 9% below its historical average, mid-cap and small-cap stocks remain overvalued by 22-25%, indicating the possibility of further correction in the broader market.
Holi, one of India’s most widely celebrated festivals, typically falls in March according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Stock markets traditionally observe a full-day closure for the festival.
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Investors are advised to plan their trades accordingly, considering the market closure and potential post-holiday volatility.
The Holi holiday is part of the 14 scheduled market closures in 2025.