With the financial year 2025–26 now underway, market participants are entering a fresh cycle of trading decisions, portfolio adjustments, and strategic planning. But before diving headfirst into execution mode, there’s an important logistical detail that investors often overlook—market holidays. These scheduled closures can disrupt timelines and impact trade setups, making it essential to factor them into your financial calendar.

Every year, the BSE issues a comprehensive list of trading holidays. This official calendar outlines closures due to national events, religious festivals, and weekends. While Saturday and Sunday shutdowns are standard, there have been occasions when markets remained open on weekends —such as during critical financial announcements or Union Budget presentations.

Are Stock Markets Closed On Monday, April 14?

Stock markets will remain closed for traders tomorrow to mark the occasion of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti. All trading activity across the equity, equity derivatives, and Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segments will be halted for the day. Investors looking to rebalance portfolios or time trades around specific events should realign their strategies in anticipation of this holiday.

With April 13 being a Sunday, this creates a long weekend—potentially influencing market sentiment and liquidity at the start of the following week.

More Stock Market Holidays Ahead

Going ahead, the week will also see markets remain closed on Friday, April 18, due to the Good Friday holiday. Therefore, investors will have to adjust to a shortened trading week with only three sessions. 

The month of April has 11 overall stock market holidays lined up. Staying informed about these closures isn't just a matter of convenience—it’s key to optimising trade timing and avoiding last-minute surprises. A quick check of the official trading calendar can help investors plan ahead and navigate the month more efficiently. Let's take a look at the remaining trading holidays in April.