Stock Market Holiday: BSE, NSE Closed on August 27 for Ganesh Chaturthi
Indian stock markets shut on Aug 27. Find full trading schedule for BSE, NSE, MCX, and NCDEX
Indian Stock Markets Closed Aug 27; Check Commodity Market Timings
Indian stock markets will remain shut on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, for Ganesh Chaturthi. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will suspend trading and settlement across all segments — equities, derivatives, and securities lending and borrowing (SLB).
Commodity markets will follow a mixed schedule. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will stay closed for the morning session (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) but will reopen for evening trading (5:00 PM to 11:55 PM, till 9:00 PM for select agri-commodities). In contrast, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will remain closed for the entire day.
| Holiday | Day | Date |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra | Thursday | October 2,2025 |
| Diwali * Laxmi Pujan | Tuesday | October 21,2025 |
| Diwali Balipratipada | Wednesday | October 22,2025 |
| Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | Wednesday | November 5,2025 |
| Christmas | Thursday | December 25,2025 |
The next market holiday falls on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra. Regular stock market timings are Monday to Friday, with trading from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, preceded by a pre-open session from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM. Markets remain closed on weekends.
Market recap: On Monday, August 25, Indian equities closed higher, following gains in global markets. The BSE Sensex rose 329.06 points (0.40%) to 81,635.91, while the NSE Nifty50 climbed 97.65 points (0.39%) to 24,967.75. Tech stocks led the rally — Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra, and HCLTech were among the top gainers. On the flip side, BEL, Asian Paints, Bharti Airtel, and ICICI Bank ended lower. Sectorally, the Nifty IT index advanced 2.37%, followed by Realty (0.75%) and Metal (0.65%). In broader markets, Nifty MidCap 100 edged up 0.12%, while SmallCap dipped 0.04%.
