Indian Stock Markets to Remain Closed on 1st May 2025 in occasion of Maharashtra Day

Pradeep Singh

9 hours ago

Indian Stock Markets to Remain Closed on May 1, 2025, for Maharashtra Day

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On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Indian stock markets will remain closed in observance of Maharashtra Day, a state holiday that celebrates the formation of the state of Maharashtra. This means there will be no trading activity on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) for the entire day.

According to the official trading holiday calendar released by the exchanges, the closure will apply to all market segments, including:

Equity (cash) market
Equity derivatives (F&O)
Currency derivatives
Securities lending and borrowing (SLB)

So, if you’re an investor or trader, it’s important to plan your activities accordingly as the markets will not open at all on this day.

What About Commodity Markets?

While equity markets will be completely shut, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), which deals with trading in commodities like gold, silver, crude oil, and others, will follow a partial closure. This means:

Morning session (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) will remain closed.
Evening session (5:00 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM) will remain open for trading.

Why the Market Is Closed

Maharashtra Day is a significant regional holiday observed every year on May 1st. It marks the day in 1960 when the state of Maharashtra was officially formed after being separated from the Bombay State. As Mumbai is the financial capital of India and the headquarters of NSE and BSE are located there, both exchanges remain closed on this day.