Janmashtami in 2025 falls on Saturday, August 16, and is widely observed as a public holiday across many states in India. Naturally, people wonder whether this festival leads to a stock market holiday. Here's the answer: NSE and BSE will be closed on Janmashtami, but not because of the festival—it's simply a Saturday weekend closure.
Will the Stock Market Be Closed on Janmashtami 2025?
Even though Janmashtami is a public holiday in many regions, the stock exchanges (NSE and BSE) are not observing it as a special holiday. Since the festival coincides with a Saturday, the markets will be closed due to the regular weekend schedule—not because of Janmashtami. Market activity is expected to resume normally when the week starts again.
Understanding NSE & BSE Holiday Patterns
In 2025, both exchanges follow a defined list of trading holidays. Festivals like Janmashtami are not included, unless they fall on a weekday and are officially declared market holidays. Rest days—Saturdays and Sundays—continue as non-trading days regardless.
Here’s why Janmashtami didn’t affect trading schedules:
Regular weekend closure: Markets shut every Saturday and Sunday.
No overlap with weekday holidays: Janmashtami didn’t fall on one.
NSE/BSE calendars exclude it: Only national or officially designated holidays are listed.
Context: Upcoming Holidays That Do Affect Markets
For planning purposes, here are some NSE/BSE holidays observed in 2025 (not related to weekends):
15 August – Independence Day
27 August – Ganesh Chaturthi
So while Janmashtami won’t impact trading, nearby festivals like Independence Day do result in market closures.
FAQs
Q1. Is Janmashtami a stock market holiday in 2025?
No—markets are closed on that day only because Janmashtami falls on a Saturday, not due to the festival.
Q2. Does the stock market close for all public festivals?
Not necessarily. Only festivals officially included in the exchange’s holiday calendar cause actual market closures.
Q3. When will markets resume trading after Janmashtami?
They will re-open on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Q4. Are there other major holidays around that week?
Yes—Friday, August 15 (Independence Day) is a trading holiday, followed by the regular weekend closure starting Saturday.
Q5. How can I stay updated on market holiday schedules?
Keep an eye on NSE/BSE official holiday calendars—they list all market holidays for the year.
Conclusion
Janmashtami 2025 will not be a special holiday for stock exchanges. Though the festival is widely celebrated, trading will be halted simply because it falls on a weekend. Traders and investors can expect normal market operations to resume on Monday, August 18.
Published on : 14th August
Published by : SMITA
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