Public Holidays

Stock market holiday: Trading will now resume for Dalal Street after a one-day hiatus on Wednesday, October 21.

Bank branches may face disruption as UFBU's nationwide strike coincides with the second Saturday and Sunday holidays, with some states also observing Ganesh Chaturthi holidays on September 14 and 15

The West Bengal government declared July 6 a public holiday across the state to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, a notification said. The Finance Department notification, issued on Thursday, said the holiday has been declared to observe the birth anniversary of Mookerjee, described as "one of the most illustrious sons of this state". In a separate memorandum, the state announced a half-day holiday on July 1 on the occasion of Doctors' Day, which is observed every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of former West Bengal chief minister Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. It said all state government offices, educational institutions, urban and local bodies, corporations, undertakings and grant-in-aid institutions under the control of the West Bengal government will remain closed from 2 pm on July 1. The order, however, said the Offices of the Registrar of Assurances, Kolkata, and the Collector of Stamp Revenue, Kolkata, would remain exempt from the half-day ..

State confirms key dates for banks and financial institutions when they will remain closed, including festivals and annual accounting closures

Delhi schools holiday November 25: All government schools and colleges, along with many private institutions, are expected to remain closed in the city on Tuesday

From Muharram and Rath Yatra to regional observances and weekend breaks, here's your complete guide to school, college, and bank holidays across India in July 2025

Holidays in several states will see banks closed on some days, though ATMs and online services will be available

Benchmark Indian equity indices closed the final trading session of FY25 in negative territory on Friday, March 28, 2025. The Sensex fell 191.51 points, or 0.25 per cent, settling at 77,414.92

Holi celebrations and Friday prayers during Ramzan will coincide on March 14, marking a rare occurrence in 60 years

Indian Stock Market News: Indian stock market hours are from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. A pre-open session runs from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM on regular trading days

While banks are closed for Makar Sankranti, traders can breathe easy-BSE and NSE will operate as usual

As 2025 approaches, it's the perfect time to plan ahead by noting the upcoming holidays in India. From regional to national celebrations and festivals, here is a list of days to look forward to

Stock market holidays: Along with the Indian stock markets, the UK, US, Europe and most other global markets will be shut

During a settlement holiday, the equity intraday profit credits and F&O credits aren't included in the trading balance or are not available for withdrawal

Monday will be observed as a public holiday at all government establishments, including offices, schools and colleges, in Noida and Greater Noida, according to an official order. The holiday has been announced on account of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. "In view of the event on January 22, it has been declared a public holiday in Uttar Pradesh under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881," Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma said in the order. Verma separately told PTI that government offices and other establishments like educational institutions will observe a day off on Monday. "However, private organisations and commercial facilities are open to take a decision on their own," he said. The district magistrate said the sale of liquor will also be prohibited on Monday in compliance with the state government's order made recently. He added that the sale of meat would also be restricted during the day.

While August 15 and January 26 retain their salience, August 5 and January 22 are the anniversaries of the 'new India'

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a circular stating that it will remain closed on September 8 in view of the G20 Summit in the national capital

All private and government offices in Delhi will remain closed on September 8-10 while banks and commercial establishments, including markets, in the New Delhi district will be shut during these three days. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved a proposal in this regard in view of the G20 Summit in the national capital. According to the approved proposal, all schools and colleges will remain closed during these three days. "The file has been sent to Lt Governor VK Saxena for his nod. After the Lt Governor's approval, a public notification will be issued by the Delhi government," a top city government officer told PTI. All commercial and business establishments, including banks and financial institutions, located within the jurisdiction of the New Delhi police district will remain closed on September 8-10. Special Police Commissioner Madhup Tiwari on August 18 wrote to the chief secretary, suggesting that the government declare public holidays during September 8-10 and issue ...

Banks and schools might be closed for the first three days of September. Why bank holidays are called bank holidays? Read this detailed article to know the number of holidays in the month of September

A Business Standard analysis found that the number of public holidays varies from 14 in Delhi to 34 in Odisha