Stock Market Holidays 2025: Trading On BSE, NSE To Be Closed For 12 Days In August 2025? Check Full List!

The Indian stock market is all set to embrace the month of August, with the onset of new tariffs from the US on India, along with subdued-to-weak Q1 results and uncertain global macro conditions. Among the major key events in August will be the RBI policy. However, that is not all; after two consecutive months of zero special holidays, trading on BSE and NSE will be closed on several occasions in August 2025.

In total, trading on BSE and NSE will be closed for 12 days in August 2025, including two special holidays and rest of them being weekend holidays. This month, BSE and NSE whose headquarters are in Mumbai, will be closed due to celebration of Independence Day and Ganesh Chaturthi.

Independence Day is a national holiday and is a compulsory holiday in India. Meanwhile, Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the major state holidays of Maharashtra.

Stock Market Holidays In August 2025:

Special trading holidays are on August 15 and August 27 due to Independence Day and Ganesh Chaturthi.

Then market will also be closed on August 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th and 31st. These days are Saturdays and Sundays, which are defaulted weekend holidays for stock market.

Accordingly, trading in equities, derivatives, bonds, forex currencies, equity derivatives, SLB segments and commodities will be closed on the above-mentioned dates. The rest of the days, market will be opened.

Here are details of festival holidays in August 2025:

Independence Day 2025:

The Independence Day of India, which is celebrated religiously throughout the Country on the 15th of August every year, holds tremendous ground in the list of national days, since it reminds every Indian about the dawn of a new beginning, the beginning of an era of deliverance from the clutches of British colonialism of more than 200 years. It was on 15th August 1947 that India was declared independent from British colonialism, and the reins of control were handed over to the leaders of the Country. India's gaining of independence was a tryst with destiny, as the struggle for freedom was a long and tiresome one, witnessing the sacrifices of many freedom fighters, who laid down their lives on the line, as per the government website.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Dates:

Ganesh Chaturthi is among the most auspicious and long-duration festival celebrated in Maharashtra. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will begin from August 27, and end after 10-days.

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha. It is a 10-day celebration denoting the arrival of Ganesha on earth, the lord of success and knowledge. It starts on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August-September), as per government's website Utsav.

Sensex, Nifty Outlook:

Sensex and Nifty closed July 2025 on a bearish note. The 30-scrip benchmark fell by at least 2,511.71 points or 3% to end at 81,185.58 in July overall month, while Nifty ended at 24,768.35 with monthly performance lower by 773.45 points or 3.03%.

"Indian equity markets endured a volatile July 2025 as a surprise tariff announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump triggered a sharp sell-off in the final trading sessions. Despite the late-month turbulence, the Nifty 50 managed to close nearly flat, reflecting underlying resilience supported by strong domestic flows, even as global and macroeconomic headwinds intensified, " said Gaurav Garg, Lemonn Markets Desk.

Looking ahead, Garg said, "The near-term outlook depends heavily on the outcome of India-U.S. bilateral trade talks scheduled for August. Analysts estimate a potential GDP hit of 0.8-0.9% if the full tariff impact materializes."

However, there are domestic positives, as per the analyst:

Strong Monsoon: At 105% of Long Period Average, expected to boost rural consumption.

Government Spending: Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to drive infrastructure.

Policy Challenges: RBI may be forced to delay the anticipated 75 bps rate cuts to defend the rupee.

Lastly, analyst said, "July 2025 reinforced India's growing integration with global markets, making it more sensitive to geopolitical developments and foreign investor sentiment. Yet, the sustained strength of domestic institutional flows, favorable structural trends, and robust consumption base provide a counterweight to global turbulence. As the market navigates the trade-policy minefield, investor focus remains on resilience, sector rotation, and policy clarity."

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