Muharram 2025: Muharram is considered the second holiest month in Islamic traditions after Ramadan. According to the Islamic Hijri calendar, Muharram, a symbol of the beginning of the new year, has begun from June 27. This holy month is a symbol of sacrifice, unity, peace and harmony. This is the time to follow the ideals of Hazrat Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Muhammad. In Islam, Muharram is one of the four sacred months, meaning ‘prohibited’. During this period, war is forbidden and Muslims attach to more prayers.
On the 10th day of Muharram, Shia Muslims celebrate Shia Muslims as Mourning Day. They take out the procession and remember the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain. On the other hand, Sunni Muslims fast on this day and offer Namaz.
Extra holiday will not be due to Muharram falling on Sunday
This year, the 10th day of Muharram, Ashura, was celebrated on 6 July. Since it occurred on Sunday, there will be no separate public holiday. Therefore, banks, government offices, post offices, schools and other public institutions will be open on 7 July. Since July 7 is not a public holiday, the stock markets on Muharram will also be open and will continue their business normally.
A total of 14 holidays of the stock market have been fixed this year. The last holiday of the market was on the occasion of Maharashtra Day on 1 May. The next holiday of the stock market will be on 15 August on the occasion of Independence Day. Apart from public holidays, the stock markets are all closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Stock market holiday in 2025
26 February (Wednesday) – Mahashivaratri
March 14 (Friday) – Holi
31 March (Monday)-Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
April 10 (Thursday) – Mr. Mahavir Jayanti
April 14 (Monday) – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
April 18 (Friday) – Good Friday
May 01 (Thursday) – Maharashtra Day
15 August (Friday) – Independence Day / Parsi New Year
August 27 (Wednesday) – Shri Ganesh Chaturthi
Overall, on July 7, 2025, NSE and BSE will be open and trading normally.