- The Indian stock markets will be closed for 12 days in March 2025, including weekends.
- Holi (March 14) and Ramzan Id (March 31) are the two official holidays.
- The last trading session of the month will be on March 28, 2025 before the weekend and Ramzan Id closure.
Stock market holidays play a crucial role in shaping trading strategies, and March 2025 comes with a significant number of non-trading days. Investors must be mindful of these dates to avoid last-minute disruptions in executing trades, adjusting portfolios, or making financial decisions.
While markets will be closed on 12 days, including weekends, trading volumes may also be affected in the days leading up to major holidays like Holi and Ramzan Id.
March 2025 Stock Market Holiday Schedule: Plan Your Trades
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain shut on two key festival days—Holi and Ramzan Id. These closures, along with regular weekends, create a month with multiple non-trading days.
For traders, reduced working days in March mean a tighter window for executing orders and monitoring market trends. Those involved in options trading or futures contracts need to be particularly cautious about expiration dates falling close to holidays.
Long weekends due to festival closures could lead to increased volatility before and after holidays. As a result, investors should anticipate possible price swings and plan their buy/sell orders accordingly.
Global markets, however, will continue to function during some of these holidays, meaning Indian investors dealing in international equities or commodities might still have opportunities to trade elsewhere.
A well-informed investor always considers market holidays in their financial planning. With 12 stock market holidays in March 2025, traders must strategize effectively to navigate potential liquidity challenges and price fluctuations.
“The individual investor should act consistently as an investor and not as a speculator.” — Benjamin Graham
