Trading activities on Dalal Street will be at a standstill today, May 1, 2025, as both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are closed in observance of Maharashtra Day. This local holiday is significant as it celebrates the establishment of the state of Maharashtra back in 1960.
Why Is There No Trading Today?
Maharashtra Day, observed every year on May 1, is a state holiday in honor of the formation of Maharashtra. Since the BSE and NSE are both based in Mumbai, they recognize this day off, leading to a pause in trading activities across the exchanges.
- Equity Trading: No transactions will take place today.
- Derivatives Trading: All derivative actions are also halted.
Affected Trading Segments
According to the BSE’s official holiday schedule for 2025, the following segments will remain closed today:
- Equity Segment
- Equity Derivatives
- Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB)
- Currency Derivatives
- NDS-RST (Negotiated Dealing System – Reserve Bank of India)
- Tri-Party Rep
What About Commodity Markets?
For those engaged in commodity trading or dealing with Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR), there’s a partial holiday in effect:
- Morning Session: Closed (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
- Evening Session: Open after 5:00 PM
If you’re looking to trade in commodities or gold receipts, be prepared to wait until the evening session resumes.
Upcoming Market Holidays
As you plan your trading activities, here’s a quick glance at the upcoming stock market holidays in 2025:
- August 15: Independence Day
- August 27: Ganesh Chaturthi
October is particularly busy with three holidays:
- October 2: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra
- October 21: Diwali (with potential Muhurat Trading)
- October 22: Diwali Balipratipada
As the year winds down, don’t miss these final holidays:
- November 5: Guru Nanak Jayanti (Prakash Gurpurb)
- December 25: Christmas
Notably, there will be no trading holidays in June and July, allowing for uninterrupted trading weeks throughout those months.
Resumption of Trading
Normal trading hours will resume on Friday, May 2, so be ready to get back into the market after this brief hiatus. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or new to the scene, keep these dates in mind to optimize your trading strategy!
