Stock Market Holiday on August 15, 2025: The Indian stock market will take a break on Friday, August 15, 2025, as the nation celebrates its 78th Independence Day. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed for the entire day.
According to the official trading calendar, all segments — Equity, Equity Derivatives, and SLB (Securities Lending and Borrowing) — will remain shut.
What Will Be Closed on August 15, 2025?
- Equity segment – No buying or selling of shares.
- Equity derivatives segment – No trading in futures and options.
- SLB transactions – Closed for the day.
- Currency and commodity markets – Also closed under the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX).
When Will Markets Reopen?
The Indian stock markets will resume normal trading on Monday, August 18, 2025, following the usual schedule:
- Pre-open session: 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM
- Normal market hours: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Why the Closure?
August 15 marks India’s Independence Day, a national holiday commemorating the nation’s freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. Stock exchanges remain closed every year on this date as part of the official market holiday list issued at the beginning of the calendar year.
Upcoming Stock Market Holiday in 2025
Here are the next few market holidays after August 15:
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2025 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 2, 2025 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 22, 2025 | Wednesday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Evening Muhurat Trading only) |
Stock Market Holiday
If you’re an investor or trader, plan your transactions accordingly. Since markets will be closed on Friday, August 15, 2025, you’ll have to execute your trades before or after the holiday.