Stock Market Holiday: Are BSE, NSE Closed For Ramzan On March 31, 2025?

Updated March 28th 2025, 09:18 IST Investors and traders should plan their activities accordingly, taking note of the upcoming market closures due to public holidays. The Festival is around the corner aligning with a long weekend. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed on Monday, March 31, 2025, in observance of Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id).

Trading across equities, derivatives, and securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments will be suspended for the day. Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Ramzan Id, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide with prayers, feasts, and charity. It is a day of joy, togetherness, and gratitude, symbolizing the completion of a month of fasting and spiritual reflection.



Market Holidays Ahead In addition to the closure on March 31, the stock markets will observe three more holidays in April: April 10 (Thursday): Shri Mahavir Jayanti April 14 (Monday): Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti April 18 (Friday): Good Friday These holidays will result in market closures on the respective dates. Stock Market Schedule On standard business days, the Indian stock market operates from Monday to Friday, with trading hours between 9:15 AM and 3:30 PM.

A pre-opening session is held from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM to facilitate a smooth market opening. The markets remain closed on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). Stock Market Schedule On March 31 The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will have a modified schedule on March 31, 2025.

The morning session will be closed, but the evening session will operate from 5:00 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM. citeturn0search11 Conversely, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will remain fully closed on that day. Banking Services On March 31 Banks, income tax offices, and insurance companies will remain open on March 31 to accommodate end-of-financial-year transactions despite the stock market closure.

The Reserve Bank of India has directed agency banks to facilitate government business on this public holiday to ensure taxpayers can complete necessary transactions. citeturn0search4 Investors and traders should plan their activities accordingly, taking note of the upcoming market closures due to public holidays. Staying informed about these dates will help in managing portfolios and ensuring timely transaction completions.

Published March 28th 2025, 09:18 IST.