Indian Market Closed for Ganesh Chaturthi Tomorrow
Mumbai, India — India’s financial hub is observing a trading holiday today, August 27, 2025, as both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) remain closed for Ganesh Chaturthi. The mid-week pause, a significant event in the financial calendar, allows market participants to partake in the widely celebrated festival.
The closure affects all major segments of the market, including:
* Equity Derivatives: Trading in futures and options is suspended for the day.
* Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB): This segment is also shut down.
This marks the second market holiday in August, following the closure on the 15th for Independence Day. Trading is scheduled to resume as usual on Thursday, August 28, with market participants expected to closely watch for any global developments that occurred during the downtime.
Partial Operation for Commodity Markets
While the main exchanges are completely closed, the commodity markets will operate on a limited schedule. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) is closed for its morning session but will reopen for evening trading. The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), however, will remain closed for the entire day.
Banking Services Also Affected
In line with the stock market holiday, banking services in several states—including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and others—are also suspended today. This impacts in-branch services, cheque clearances, and other transactions. Customers are advised to rely on digital banking for urgent financial needs.
Looking Ahead: The 2025 Holiday Calendar
The remainder of the year will see five more scheduled stock market holidays:
* October 2: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra
* October 21: Diwali Laxmi Pujan (with a special one-hour “Muhurat Trading” session)
* October 22: Diwali-Balipratipada
* November 5: Guru Nanak Jayanti
* December 25: Christmas
Investors are encouraged to factor these upcoming holidays into their trading and investment strategies.