Indian equity markets will observe a trading holiday on the first day of the new year. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of New Year's Day.
Complete List of Stock Market Holidays for 2025
The holiday on January 1 is part of the official list of market holidays for the calendar year 2025, which was pre-announced by the exchanges. This list is finalized by the exchanges in consultation with the market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Trading in the equity segment, equity derivatives segment, and SLB (Securities Lending and Borrowing) segment will not take place on this day. The commodity derivatives segment will also observe a holiday. Consequently, there will be no settlement activity for trades executed on the previous business day, which is Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
Impact on Commodity Markets: MCX Trading Schedule
The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will follow a similar schedule. The MCX will remain closed for the morning session from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on January 1, 2025. However, it is crucial for commodity traders to note the timing for the evening session.
According to the holiday schedule, trading on MCX will resume for the evening session on January 1. This session is slated to begin at 5:00 PM and continue until 11:30 PM or the normal market closing time, as per the specific commodity contract. Traders should confirm the exact timings for their specific contracts to avoid any confusion.
Planning Your Trading and Investment Activities
This scheduled closure gives investors and traders a clear opportunity to plan their financial activities for the year-end and the beginning of 2025. With the markets closed, it is an ideal time for portfolio review, strategy formulation, and analysis of global cues that might impact markets when they reopen.
Investors should be aware that any orders placed for January 1 will not be executed until the markets reopen on the next working day, which is Thursday, January 2, 2025. It is also advisable to keep an eye on international markets, which may be operating, as their movements can influence opening trends on Indian bourses post-holiday.
The annual holiday calendar is essential for active traders, institutional investors, and retail participants alike to manage their cash flows, derivatives positions, and investment schedules effectively. Marking these dates helps in avoiding unintended settlement defaults or liquidity crunches due to market non-operability.
