Stock Market Holiday on Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Will NSE and BSE Remain Open on August 27?

The Indian stock market is set to take a pause this August as the country gears up to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most beloved festivals in India. On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed for the entire day.

This closure affects trading across equity, equity derivatives, securities lending & borrowing (SLB), and currency derivatives. It is a scheduled market holiday as per the official trading calendar for 2025.

Commodity Markets: Partial Closure

While the equity markets are fully shut, the commodities space follows a slightly different pattern.

• On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), trading will remain closed during the morning session (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
• However, the exchange will reopen in the evening session from 5:00 PM onwards, allowing participants to resume trading in commodities like gold, silver, crude oil, and other derivatives.
• In contrast, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will remain closed for the entire day, with no trading activity in agricultural commodities.

Why the Closure Matters

For market participants, such holidays are more than just calendar entries—they directly influence trading strategies, liquidity, and settlement cycles. With a mid-week holiday like this, traders often adjust positions in advance, anticipating market reactions when trading resumes the following day.

Investors, too, see it as an opportunity to step back and assess portfolios, especially with global markets continuing to operate while domestic exchanges are shut. The pause can often lead to heightened volatility when markets reopen, as overseas cues are absorbed all at once.

Banking and Settlement Impact

It’s not just the stock markets that observe a break. Banks in several states will also remain shut on August 27 for Ganesh Chaturthi, particularly in Maharashtra, where the festival is celebrated with immense grandeur. This means services like branch banking, cheque clearances, and certain settlement-related tasks may also face delays. Online banking and digital payments, however, will continue to function as usual.

Ganesh Chaturthi: A Cultural Pause for the Markets

Ganesh Chaturthi is not only a market holiday but also a symbolic reflection of how deeply culture and finance intertwine in India. The festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and harbinger of prosperity.

Celebrations begin a day prior with Ganesh Sthapana and continue for ten days, culminating in the grand immersion, or Ganesh Visarjan, on September 6, 2025. For many households, businesses, and even traders, invoking Lord Ganesha before new beginnings—whether in life or in financial ventures—is considered auspicious.

Other Stock Market Holidays in August 2025

Ganesh Chaturthi is not the only pause for markets in August. Earlier in the month, Independence Day on August 15 was also observed as a holiday. Together, these mid-August breaks create small but significant interruptions in trading momentum.

Key Takeaways for Investors

• Date of Closure: Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
• Exchanges Affected: NSE and BSE fully closed; NCDEX fully closed.
• MCX Trading: Shut in morning session, open in evening session.
• Banking Impact: Branches closed in several states, online services available.
• Market Implication: Possible volatility when trading resumes on August 28.

Final Word

The Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 market holiday is more than a day off from trading—it’s a reminder that India’s financial system, despite its pace and global integration, continues to stay rooted in tradition. For traders and investors, it’s a chance to recalibrate strategies. For the country at large, it’s a day to celebrate faith, community, and prosperity—values that extend well beyond the trading floor.