As the new financial year, FY26 kicks off, the Indian stock market has also carved out some breathing room. April is not just a month of global economic jitters and market volatility, it also brings a few well-timed breaks for market participants.
Traders, investors, and analysts alike can look forward to three market holidays this month, including two long weekends, providing an opportunity to pause, reset, and plan ahead amid a turbulent global backdrop.
Stock Market holidays in April 2025
The NSE and BSE will remain closed on the following dates in April-
- April 10 (Thursday): Mahavir Jayanti
- April 14 (Monday): Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
- April 18 (Friday): Good Friday
These holidays apply across all market segments, including equities, derivatives, and currency trading.
Two long weekends in sight
This month offers more than just single-day breaks, with how the holidays fall on the calendar with two extended weekends:
April 12 to 14 (Saturday to Monday): A long weekend due to Ambedkar Jayanti on Monday.
April 18 to 20 (Friday to Sunday): Another long weekend due to Good Friday.
The timing could not be better. With markets reeling from global tensions, especially following US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcements that sent shockwaves through international indices, a brief halt in trading could allow any investors to regroup and rethink their strategies.
April began with sharp declines across global and domestic markets, and uncertainty remains high.
Looking ahead: More market holidays in 2025
Beyond April, here is a quick peek at other key market holidays for the rest of the year-
May 1 (Thursday) – Maharashtra Day
August 15 (Friday) – Independence Day
August 27 (Wednesday) – Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2 (Thursday) – Gandhi Jayanti
October 21-22 (Tuesday- Wednesday) – Diwali Holidays
November 5 (Wednesday) – Prakash Gurpurb
December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas