Stock market holiday 2025: Are NSE, BSE closed or open today for Good Friday?

Synopsis

Stock exchanges will be closed on Good Friday, marking the end of April's market holidays. The next trading breaks are scheduled for Maharashtra Day, Independence Day, and Ganesh Chaturthi. The past week saw a strong market rally fueled by positive economic factors and favorable forecasts, leading to sector- and stock-specific investment strategies.

After a three-day break just last week, traders and investors are gearing up for another long weekend with Friday being a Good Friday. All the segments of the stock exchanges NSE and BSE will be closed for this occasion.

For the multi commodity exchange (MCX), the trading session will be closed for two halves -- morning and evening. On certain occasions, MCX has remained open for the evening session, which starts from 5 pm.

Stock market holidays in 2025

With the market holiday on Good Friday, all the breaks for April are done with. The next holiday is on May 1 for Maharashtra Day, followed by Independence Day on August 15 and Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27.

In the rest of the year, October has the highest number of holidays at 3. For Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra on October 02, Diwali on October 21 and Diwali Balipratipada on October 22, the stock market is closed.

Good Friday: Why is it celebrated and What is the importance?

Good Friday is a significant day in the Christian calendar, observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It marks the the execution of Jesus Christ at Calvary.

For Christians, Good Friday is a solemn day of mourning and reflection, marking the sacrifice Jesus made for humanity's sins. Many attend church services that include readings from the Bible, hymns, prayers, and moments of silence.

Stock market outlook for next week

Domestic markets saw a strong run in the holiday-shortened week, driven by a momentum that came after the pause in reciprocal tariffs by the US. FII inflows too were strong and the forecast of an above-normal monsoon also contributed to the market's outperformance relative to other emerging economies.

With the rally this week, India has emerged as the first major market to fully recover from the losses triggered by the US tariff announcements earlier this month.

Analysts say the current domestic macroeconomic environment remains supportive, encouraging investors to increase their exposure to riskier assets for the long term.

"Additionally, the inflation outlook appears favorable, reinforced by forecasts of an above-normal monsoon and a decline in oil prices. In the week ahead, a sector- and stock-specific investment strategy is anticipated, driven by upcoming earnings releases and subsequent management commentary, which will play a key role in shaping market sentiment," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments.

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