Tue Feb 25 08:00:04 UTC 2025: ## Indian Stock Markets and Banks to Close for Maha Shivratri on February 26, 2025
**Mumbai, India** – Indian stock exchanges, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will be closed on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in observance of Maha Shivratri, a major Hindu festival. This marks the first trading holiday of 2025. Trading in equities, derivatives, and commodities will be suspended for the day.
The closure affects all market segments. Banks in numerous states, including Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh, will also be closed. However, online banking and ATM services will remain operational nationwide. Sikkim will observe an additional bank holiday on February 28th for Losar.
A total of 14 trading holidays are scheduled for the Indian stock markets in 2025, according to the NSE’s holiday calendar. Individuals are advised to check with their local banks or the Reserve Bank of India website for a complete list of bank holidays, as closures may vary by state. Investors and customers are urged to plan accordingly.
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