Is the stock market closed on Christmas Eve? Are banks and post office open? Know holiday work hours

Stock Market Holiday: The Indian stock markets will remain closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, on account of Christmas. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE will suspend trading for the day, marking the final stock market holiday of 2025. Most major global markets, including those in the US, the UK and Europe, will also be shut for the holiday.

There will be no trading or settlement activity on the NSE and BSE across equity, equity derivatives and securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments. In addition, currency and commodity markets will also remain closed on Thursday.

Trading across Indian stock exchanges will resume on Friday, December 26, 2024. The next scheduled market holiday in India will be on January 26, 2025, on account of Republic Day.