Stock Market Holiday 2025: Will Stock Markets Be Closed for Good Friday on April 18?

Traders and investors should note that the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain shut on Friday, April 18, 2025, for Good Friday. This stock market holiday covers all trading segments, including equities, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, and commodity markets.

Good Friday Observance

Good Friday is an important religious occasion worldwide centered on the day of Jesus's crucifixion. The financial markets and stock exchanges are closed for the day's transactions. Since it falls on April 18, Good Friday will be a full-day trading holiday for NSE and BSE.

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Impact on Trading Activities

The closure affects all trading activities across various segments:​

• Equity Segment: No trading in shares and related instruments.​
• Equity Derivatives: Futures and options contracts will not be available for trading.​
• Currency Derivatives: Trading in currency futures and options will be suspended.​
• Commodity Markets: Commodity trading platforms will also remain closed.​

This comprehensive shutdown ensures uniform holiday observance across all financial trading platforms.​

Resumption of Trading

Regular trading will resume in all segments on Monday, April 21, 2025. Because of this extended weekend, investors are advised to replan their trading strategies and financial transactions.

Upcoming Market Holidays

Immediately following Good Friday, the next stock market holiday is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2025, which happens to be Maharashtra Day. This day is also observed as Labour Day and, thus, declared a public holiday in several states of India. On this day, both NSE and BSE will remain closed.

Planning Ahead

Keeping track of holiday dates on the market is essential in financial planning and trading strategies. Traders and investors must regularly visit the national holiday calendars published by NSE and BSE and be aware of upcoming holidays. You can also see the holiday list on 5paisa.

The closure of the NSE, BSE, and other markets in the country on April 18, 2025, for Good Friday is a scheduled holiday. Market participants must remember such holidays when making trading plans and using the break to review and strategize for subsequent trading sessions.