Stock Market Holiday on Buddha Purnima 2025: Will BSE and NSE Be Open or Closed on Monday, May 12?

Stock Market Holiday on Buddha Purnima: Amidst stock market uncertainty due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, another question arises regarding the market's operational status on Buddha Purnima, which falls on Monday, May 12, 2025. Investors are closely watching whether the Indian stock market will remain open on that day. On Friday, May 9, 2025, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined by more than 1 percent.

Investors looking to navigate the stock market around Buddha Purnima should note that the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) website provides a clear schedule. By visiting bseindia.com and accessing the Trading Holidays toolbar, one can confirm that the markets will indeed be operational on 12 May 2025. This clarification helps dispel any confusion about potential closures due to the national celebration of Buddha Purnima.

12 May 2025 Holiday: Stock Market Holiday List May 2025

There is no list of holidays because, in May 2025, the stock market will observe only one holiday that was Maharashtra Day on May 1. This means there will be no shortened trading weeks, allowing uninterrupted market activity throughout the month.

Upcoming Holidays in 2025 Till December: Year 2025 Stock Market Holiday Calendar

Following Maharashtra Day, the next market holiday is not until 15 August 2025, celebrating Independence Day. Subsequently, Ganesh Chaturthi on 27 August 2025 will also see the markets closed. This pattern of holidays offers a predictable schedule for traders to plan their investments accordingly.

Looking further ahead into the year, October 2025 will have three market holidays: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra on 2 October, Diwali on 21 October, and Diwali Balipratipada on 22 October. Following these, the final holidays of the year will be on 5 November for Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev and 25 December for Christmas. This schedule provides a comprehensive view of the days when trading will halt, allowing investors to strategize effectively.

Stock Market Movement and Status

Amid the tension between India and Pakistan, the Indian stock market initially showed resilience. However, towards the end of last week, it faced significant sell-off pressure. This sudden shift left investors pondering if the current market dip is an opportunity to invest or if they should wait for more stability.

Despite the absence of a holiday for Buddha Purnima, the Indian stock market faced a downturn, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 losing ground for the second consecutive session on Friday, 9 May. The Sensex fell by 880 points, a decrease of 1.10 per cent, while the Nifty 50 dropped 266 points, also down by 1.10 per cent. However, the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices fared slightly better, with minimal losses.

Stock Market Latest Update

The market continued its fall from the previous day. On Friday, the Sensex dropped by 880 points (1.10%) and closed at 79,454.47. Trading stayed within a narrow range throughout the day. Losses in real estate, financial, and utility stocks added to investor worries.

Market breadth was negative, with 2,522 stocks declining, 1,343 advancing, and 145 remaining unchanged on the BSE. The NSE Nifty fell 265.80 points, or 1.10 percent, to close at 24,008.

Last Trading Session Top Gainers: Titan saw a surge of over 4 percent after reporting a 13 percent increase in its consolidated profit after tax to Rs 871 crore in the March quarter, driven by robust sales. Larsen & Toubro also gained nearly 4 percent following a 25 percent rise in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 5,497 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, supported by higher revenues and an exceptional gain. Tata Motors, State Bank of India, and Asian Paints were also among the gainers.

Last Trading Session Top Losers: ICICI Bank, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv, Adani Ports, Mahindra & Mahindra, and NTPC were among the top losers on Friday, May 9.

The overall market valuation of BSE-listed companies decreased, resulting in an approximate Rs 2 lakh crore loss for investors in a single session. This decline also marked the end of a three-week winning streak for both the BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50, highlighting the market's volatility amid geopolitical tensions.