By EduInvesting Bureau | May 10, 2025
Namaste, retail investors, traders, and the mysterious aunty who still thinks LIC is a stock.
In a shocking break from tradition, the Indian stock market will remain open on Monday, May 12, 2025, despite it being Buddha Purnima, a sacred holiday celebrated by millions across the country.
Yes, you heard it right. While monks chant in caves and spiritual seekers flock to Bodh Gaya for enlightenment, our beloved Dalal Street has decided to stay right where it is—entrenched in desire, volatility, and FOMO.
Let’s unpack the drama.
📅 Wait, Isn’t Buddha Purnima a Holiday?
Traditionally, Buddha Purnima, the celebration of Gautama Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death (yes, all rolled into one spiritual triple-decker), is a public holiday. Banks are usually closed. Schools don’t function. Even the people who ghosted you finally reply with “Happy Buddha Purnima 🙏”.
But this year, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) have taken the path less travelled: they’re keeping the markets open.
And now, Twitter (or whatever Elon is calling it this week) is ablaze with takes like:
“Buddha left desire. Markets never will.”
– @DesiTrader007
🤔
But Why Are Markets Open?
To decode this riddle, we must dive into the mystical realm of… holiday alignment logic.
According to the official BSE trading calendar, Buddha Purnima is not classified as a trading holiday in 2025. Why? Because it falls on a Monday, and apparently, our financial overlords believe Mondays already have enough pain built-in.
Moreover, the 10 trading holidays already slotted for 2025 cover the big names—Diwali, Holi, Republic Day, and, of course, the all-sacred Mahashivratri (because even the markets know not to mess with Lord Shiva).
So Buddha Purnima? Namaste, but no leave for you.
📈 What Does This Mean for Investors?
Honestly? It means more confusion.
- You’ll see your favourite finance influencers on Instagram still posting “market holiday, relax with family” reels… completely unaware.
- Your favourite broker app might show a “scheduled maintenance” banner—until the Nifty hits a circuit breaker.
- And yes, you will be tempted to make one
