Indian stock markets are observing a complete trading suspension on Wednesday, December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas. This marks the final market holiday for the calendar year, bringing the annual cycle of trading closures to an end.
Details of the Christmas Market Closure
As per the official holiday calendar released by the exchanges, both premier benchmark bourses—the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE)—will remain non-operational for the entire trading session. Normal trading activities are scheduled to resume on Friday, December 26, 2025. The currency market will also follow suit, with rupee trading shut for the day.
This closure stands as the sole stock market holiday in the month of December. Trading on the commodities front will be partially affected. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will remain closed for the morning session but will resume operations later, with its evening session opening from 5:00 PM onwards.
A Look Back at the Previous Trading Session
The holiday follows a subdued trading day on Tuesday, December 24, where domestic equity benchmarks closed marginally lower amid cautious sentiment and a lack of fresh positive triggers. Profit-booking in select heavyweight stocks like Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank dragged the indices down, despite mixed global cues.
The Sensex declined by 116 points, or 0.14%, to settle at 85,408.70. The Nifty 50 index fell 35 points, or 0.13%, closing at 26,142.10. Broader market indices also faced pressure, with the BSE Midcap index dropping 0.37% and the Smallcap index ending 0.14% lower.
Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments, noted that Indian equities moved sideways in a holiday-shortened week, with subdued volumes as the year ends—a trend seen across Asian markets. He pointed to stronger-than-expected US GDP data indicating economic resilience, though rising unemployment has tempered optimism.
Technical Outlook and the Year Ahead
From a technical perspective, analysts highlighted continued consolidation. Hrishikesh Yedve, AVP Technical and Derivative Research at Asit C. Mehta Investment Intermediates, stated that the Nifty formed a 'shooting star' candle on the daily chart, reflecting selling pressure at higher levels. He identified the next major resistance zone at 26,250–26,325, with immediate support near 26,050, followed by 25,990. He expects the index to consolidate within the 25,990–26,325 range in the near term.
Sectoral performance on December 24 was largely weak. While the Nifty Media index gained 0.44%, and Realty and Metal indices edged up 0.17% and 0.15% respectively, all other indices closed in the red. Notable losers included Nifty Oil & Gas (down 0.76%), Pharma, and IT indices (both down 0.51%). The Nifty Bank index slipped 0.20% to 59,183.60.
With today's closure, the tally of trading holidays for Indian exchanges in 2025 reaches the scheduled total of 14 days. The next market holiday is now set for the following year. According to the 2026 calendar, Indian stock markets will next remain closed on January 26, 2026, in observance of Republic Day.
When markets reopen on Friday, investors will eye global cues and emerging developments for direction, even as the typical year-end lull is expected to keep trading volumes and volatility relatively muted.
