If you trade in the stock market, you should know about two special holidays this month.
According to the official holiday list of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the market will remain closed on:
Friday, August 15 – Independence Day
Wednesday, August 27 – Ganesh Chaturthi
On these days, all market activities—including equity and equity derivatives—will be completely shut.
Other Market Closures This Month
Apart from these, the regular weekend holidays are: August 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31.
Interestingly, August has fewer trading holidays compared to September and October, which will have more breaks due to festivals like Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, and Diwali.
On Diwali, there will also be a special Muhurat Trading session in the evening for a limited time.
If you invest or trade regularly, it’s wise to plan in advance based on these holidays—especially since the market is currently experiencing high volatility.
Planning Ahead Amid Market Volatility
Investors should plan their trades and investments in advance, keeping these holidays in mind—especially as the market is currently seeing high volatility.
After the additional 25% tariff imposed on India by President Donald Trump, the total tariff has risen to 50%, creating uncertainty among investors.
Current Market Situation
This month, investor sentiment has been affected after President Donald Trump increased tariffs on India by an additional 25%, taking the total to 50%.This has created uncertainty in the market.
However, there is some optimism because of two upcoming events:
President Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s possible visit to the United States