List of NSE Holidays in 2025

National Stock Exchange (NSE) publishes a list of public holidays when trading is closed. The market also remains shut on Saturdays and Sundays.
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List of NSE Holidays in 2025
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02-April-2025

The National Stock Exchange (NSE), India’s largest stock exchange, has established itself among the top global exchanges, ranking 7th in 2024 with a market capitalisation exceeding $5 trillion. As we approach 2025, it is crucial for investors, traders, and businesses to stay updated on the NSE holiday schedule. The exchange operates from Monday to Friday between 9:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., remaining closed on weekends and designated public holidays. Being aware of the trading holidays in 2025 allows market participants to plan their investments effectively. Additionally, special sessions like Muhurat Trading on Diwali hold significance in the trading calendar.

List of NSE Holidays 2025: Equity, Derivatives, and SLB Segments

Below is the NSE holidays list for the year 2025

Date

Day of the Week

Holiday

February 26, 2025

Wednesday

Mahashivratri

March 14, 2025

Friday

Holi

March 31, 2025

Monday

Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)

April 10, 2025

Thursday

Shri Mahavir Jayanti

April 14, 2025

Monday

Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti

April 18, 2025

Friday

Good Friday1

May 1, 2025

Thursday

Maharashtra Day

August 15, 2025

Friday

Independence Day

August 27, 2025

Wednesday

Ganesh Chaturthi

October 2, 2025

Thursday

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra

October 21, 2025

Tuesday

Diwali Laxmi Pujan*

October 22, 2025

Wednesday

Diwali-Balipratipada

November2 5, 2025

Wednesday

Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev

December 25, 2025

Thursday

Christmas

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NSE holidays falling on Saturday / Sunday

Here is the NSE holidays list that fall on Saturday and Sunday.

Date

Day

Holiday

January 26, 2025

Sunday

Republic Day

April 6, 2025

Sunday

Ram Navami

June 7, 2025

Saturday

Bakri Eid

July 6, 2025

Sunday

Moharram

 

NSE Holidays 2025 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment

Here are the NSE holidays for the Commodity Derivatives Segment in the calendar year 2025:

Date

Day

Description

Morning Session

(9 AM to 5 PM)

Evening Session

(5 PM to

11:30/11:55 PM)

January 01, 2025 

Wednesday 

New year 

Open 

Closed

February 26, 2025

Wednesday

Mahashivratri

Closed 

Open

March 14, 2025

Friday

Holi

Closed 

Open

March 31, 2025 

Monday

Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)

Closed 

Open

April 10, 2025

Thursday

Shri Mahavir Jayanti

Closed 

Open

April 14, 2025

Monday

Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti

Closed 

Open

April 18, 2025

Friday

Good Friday

Closed 

Closed

May 01, 2025

Thursday

Maharashtra Day

Closed 

Open

August 15, 2025 

Friday

Independence Day

Closed 

Closed

August 27, 2025 

Wednesday

Ganesh Chaturthi

Closed 

Open

October 02, 2025

Thursday 

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra

Closed 

Closed

October 21, 2025

Tuesday 

Diwali Laxmi Pujan*

Closed 

Closed

October 22, 2025

Wednesday 

Diwali-Balipratipada

Closed 

Open

November 05, 2025

Wednesday 

Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev

Closed

Open

December 25, 2025

Thursday

Christmas

Closed 

Closed

 

NSE Trading Schedule

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) operates throughout the week, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and exchange-declared holidays. Understanding the market schedule is essential for investors and traders to refine their strategies. The trading sessions and their timings are structured as follows:

Pre-open session

  • Order entry & modification: 09:00 AM – 09:08 AM* (includes a random closure in the last minute)

  • Order matching: Begins immediately after the order entry window closes

Regular trading session

  • Market open: 09:15 AM

  • Market close: 03:30 PM

Closing session

  • Timings: 03:40 PM – 04:00 PM

  • Purpose: Used to finalise and confirm the closing prices of stocks

Block deal session

  • Morning window: 08:45 AM – 09:00 AM

  • Afternoon window: 02:05 PM – 02:20 PM

  • Internationally linked agricultural commodities: 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM/09:30 PM

Special trading session

  • Muhurat trading: Scheduled on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, for Diwali Laxmi Pujan

Investors and traders should align their activities with these timings to make informed trading decisions.

Muhurat trading

Muhurat trading is a one-hour auspicious stock market trading session that is held on Diwali, one of India's most popular festivals. This year, Muhurat Trading will be held on October 21, 2025 (Tuesday). Timings for Muhurat Trading will be notified by the exchange subsequently.

Muhurat trading is a popular tradition among traders and investors in India. It is believed that trading during this auspicious time brings good luck and prosperity.

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Frequently asked questions

Will the share market open on 1st January 2025?

Trading will proceed as usual on January 1, 2025, New Year's Day for Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment and SLB Segment. However, the market will be closed for the Commodity Derivatives Segment.

What is the total number of trading holidays in 2025?

In 2025, the NSE and BSE are expected to have 14 holidays and 4 weekend holidays.

When will be the Muhurat trading in 2025?

The special Muhurat trading session is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Details regarding the trading hours will be released in due course.

What if a holiday falls on the weekly expiry of equity options contracts?

If a weekly contract’s expiration day falls on a holiday, the NSE (National Stock Exchange) is required to move the expiration to the working day before the holiday.

What will be the last stock market holiday in 2025?

The last stock market holiday in 2025 will be Christmas, which falls on December 25, 2025.

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