Stock Market Holidays: BSE, NSE To Remain Closed For 8 Days In February

The second month of the year is already knocking at the door and investors and market participants will now wonder about the number of stock market holidays in February.

In February, the stock markets will be closed for just one extra day apart from the weekends. However, on Saturday, Feb. 1, there is no weekend holiday due to the Union Budget 2025. This means that there are eight stock market holidays in February 2025.

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE will be closed for trading on Wednesday, Feb. 26 on the occasion of Mahashivratri. The Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment, as well as SLB Segment of NSE and BSE will not host any trading activity on Feb. 26.

Trading on the equities segment happens on all days of the week (other than  Saturdays and Sundays and holidays declared by the Exchange in advance). The market timings of the equities segment are given below:

A) Pre-open session

Order entry & modification Open: 09:00 a.m.

Order entry & modification Close: 09:08 a.m.

*with random closure in last one minute. Pre-open order matching starts immediately after close of pre-open order entry.

B) Regular trading session

Normal / Limited Physical Market Open: 09:15 a.m.

Normal / Limited Physical Market Close: 03:30 p.m.

C) Closing Session

The Closing Session is held between 03:40 p.m. hrs and 04:00 p.m.

D) Block Deal Session Timings:

Morning Window: This window shall operate between 08:45 a.m. to 09:00 a.m.

Afternoon Window: This window shall operate between 02:05 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Note: The Exchange may, however, close the market on days other than the above scheduled holidays or may open the market on days originally declared as holidays. The Exchange may also extend, advance or reduce trading hours when it deems fit and necessary.

Mahashivratri is one of the holiest festivals in the Hindu calendar. The day is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The festival signifies the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees celebrate this day by fasting, offering prayers, and engaging in meditation to invoke Lord Shiva’s blessings for strength, wisdom, and spiritual growth.