Stock Markets (NSE & BSE) and Banks Closed Today, Feb 26 for Maha Shivratri

The Indian stock markets will remain closed today, Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in observance of Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.

This closure applies to both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), as per the official holiday calendar. Trading will resume tomorrow, Thursday, February 27, following the midweek break.

Upcoming Stock Market Holidays in 2025

The Maha Shivratri closure is part of the 14 scheduled market holidays for 2025. The next scheduled market closure will be on March 14 for Holi, followed by Id-Ul-Fitr on March 31. In April, trading will be suspended on three occasions: Shri Mahavir Jayanti on April 10, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14, and Good Friday on April 18.

The first half of the year will conclude with a holiday on May 1 for Maharashtra Day. Markets will also be shut for Independence Day on August 15 and Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27.

The final quarter of 2025 will see holidays for Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), Dussehra (October 2), Diwali (October 21-22), Prakash Gurpurb (November 5), and Christmas (December 25). Click here for NSE Holidays 2025.

Bank Holiday on February 26, 2025, for Maha Shivratri

Along with the stock markets, banks across several states in India will also remain closed today, February 26, 2025, in observance of Maha Shivratri. As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday schedule, banking operations, including branch services and cheque clearances, will be unavailable in states where the festival is recognised as a public holiday.

However, online banking, ATMs, and mobile banking services will continue to function as usual, allowing customers to carry out essential transactions digitally. Regular banking operations will resume on Thursday, February 27.

Conclusion

The closure of stock markets and banks on February 26, 2025, for Maha Shivratri provides a midweek break for traders and banking customers. Investors and banking customers should plan their transactions in advance to avoid any inconvenience. Trading activities will resume on February 27, ensuring continuity in market operations after the festival.

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