NSE and BSE Holidays 2025: Full List of Stock Market Holidays in India
NSE and BSE Holidays 2025 – Check the complete list of stock market holidays in India for NSE and BSE.
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Ayushi
7/31/2025
Stock market holidays are important for every trader and investor in India. If you are a beginner trader or a regular trader, an understanding of when the market is closed allows you to organize your trades better. In India, the two leading stock exchanges—NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)—have a holiday list every year.
In this blog, we shall give a detailed list of holidays that the NSE and BSE follow in the year 2025. We shall also clarify how holidays affect trading activity, what to expect during major events like Muhurat Trading, and provide tips on how to stay ready even when the market is closed.
What Is NSE and BSE?
Before embarking on the holiday list, it is critical to briefly understand what NSE and BSE stand for.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is India's largest stock exchange by trading volume. It is well known for its electronic trading system and is capable of supporting big indices such as the Nifty 50.
BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) is Asia's oldest stock exchange. It is home to the Sensex index and has been a significant part of India's financial history.
NSE and BSE share identical holiday list and trading hours for equity trading.
The Significance of Stock Market Holidays
Holidays in the stock market are not just about vacations. They are significant because:
You can't sell or purchase stocks when the market is not open.
How early you order in relation to a holiday affects your settlement cycle.
The news or events that occur during a holiday can significantly influence the stock market on the following day.
Hence, it is always advisable to know the dates beforehand and plan accordingly.
NSE and BSE Equity Market Holidays 2025
Following is the list of NSE and BSE equity segment trading holidays for the year 2025. Following are the dates when both the exchanges will be shut down:
January 1 (Wednesday) – New Year's Day
January 14 (Tuesday) – Makar Sankranti
January 26 (Sunday) – Republic Day (on Sunday)
March 4 (Tuesday) – Mahashivratri
March 29 (Saturday) – Holi (weekend)
April 10 (Thursday) – Ram Navami
April 18 (Friday) – Good Friday
May 1 (Thursday) – Maharashtra Day
June 17 (Tuesday) – Bakri Eid (Eid-al-Adha)
July 28 (Monday) – Muharram
August 15 (Friday) – Independence Day
August 26 (Tuesday) – Janmashtami
October 2 (Thursday) – Gandhi Jayanti
October 31 (Friday) – Diwali (Laxmi Pujan)*
November 1 (Saturday) – Balipratipada Diwali
November 6 (Thursday) – Bhai Dooj
December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas
Note: Some holidays might be altered according to the moon calendar or announcements by exchanges. Double-check always with the official NSE/BSE websites.
Muhurat Trading in 2025
Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour trading session held once a year on the Diwali evening. The event is considered auspicious for making fresh investments.
Anticipated Date: October 31, 2025 (Friday)
Trading Time: To be declared by NSE and BSE in advance of the date
Although the day's market is closed, this brief session gives traders the opportunity to share in a symbolic start.
NSE and BSE Holidays for Currency and Derivative Segments
Even though most holidays are observed by all trading segments, there are certain days when only certain segments, i.e., currency or commodity markets, are closed.
Currency and derivative segment holidays for 2025 are:
Republic Day – January 26 (Sunday)
Holi – March 29 (Saturday)
Good Friday – April 18 (Friday)
Independence Day – Friday, August 15
Gandhi Jayanti – October 2 (Thursday)
Diwali (Laxmi Pujan) – 31 October (Friday)
Christmas – December 25 (Thursday)
Commodity exchanges may have different timings based on MCX and NCDEX, so refer to their respective timings if you are trading via them.
Stock Market Working Hours
NSE and BSE operate on the following timings on normal working days:
Pre-Open Session: 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM
Regular Trading Hours: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Post-Close Session: 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM
There is no trading on Saturdays and Sundays except for special sessions like Muhurat Trading.
How Stock Market Holidays Affect Your Portfolio
If you are a trader or investor, holidays may influence your strategy in the following ways:
1. Order Delays
If you start a buy or sell order just before a holiday, it will not be processed until the following working day.
2. Settlement Delays
The T+1 settlement cycle can be postponed due to non-working days.
3. Global Market Impact
During Indian market holidays, global markets might still be open. Any big news or price movement abroad could cause a gap-up or gap-down when our market opens next.
How to Prepare for Market Holidays
Presented below are several recommendations to remain prepared:
Look at the calendar each month for upcoming holidays.
Do not execute heavy trades near long weekends.
Close short-term trades ahead of market holidays to prevent surprises.
Set price alerts inside your trading platform for key stocks.
Utilize holidays to look over your portfolio.
Plan Your Trading Year
Some of the traders use festive seasons to review their yearly objectives, examine portfolio performance, and rebalance their investment strategy. The period can also be used to:
Know more about basic stock market
Monitor world market trends
Read company yearly reports
Invest in SIPs and long-term investments
FAQs About Stock Market Holidays
Q. Is the stock market closed on Saturdays and Sundays?
Yes, both BSE and NSE close on every Saturday and Sunday.
Q. Is it okay to order on a holiday?
Orders can be placed via your broker software; however, such orders won't be executed until the market opens.
Q. What happens to intraday positions on a holiday?
Intraday positions are squared off automatically before market closure. No intraday trading on holidays.
Q. Will my demat account work on a holiday?
You can log in and look at your holdings, but no trading will occur.
Conclusion: Stay Ahead with the NSE & BSE Holiday Calendar 2025
Knowing when the market is closed places you in a better position. Whether you are trading on a daily basis or investing for the long term, this calendar gets you better prepared. Keep the holiday dates handy, avoid last-minute trading before holidays, and use the time wisely to learn and prepare.
Stay current, stay ready—and happy investing in 2025!
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