Stock Market Holidays 2025
National Stock Exchange (NSE)
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) provides a structured platform for trading in the equities segment, operating five days a week—Monday to Friday. It remains closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and designated exchange holidays.
Having a clear understanding of the NSE market schedule is vital for investors and traders aiming to optimise their trading strategies and make informed decisions. Below are the key trading sessions and their respective timings:
1. Pre-Open Session
- Timing: 09:00 AM to 09:08 AM*
- The session includes a random closure during the last minute.
- It begins immediately after the close of the order entry window.
2. Regular Trading Session
- Timing: 09:15 AM to 03:30 PM
3. Closing Session
- Timing: 03:40 PM to 04:00 PM
- This session is dedicated to finalising and confirming the closing prices of securities.
4. Block Deal Session
- Timings:
- Morning Block: 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
- Afternoon Block: 02:05 PM to 02:20 PM
5. Internationally Linked Agricultural Commodities
- Timing: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM/9:30 PM
Understanding these sessions and their nuances is essential for traders and investors to maximise their market participation. Whether you're executing trades during the pre-open session or strategising during the closing session, being informed empowers you to make the most of every opportunity.
Stay updated with the latest NSE trading hours to keep your trading strategies sharp and ahead of the competition!
Muhurat Trading:
List of Stock Market Holidays 2025:
SI NO | Occasion | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ganesh Chaturthi | August 27 | Wednesday |
2 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi | October 2 | Thursday |
3 | Dussehra | October 2 | Thursday |
4 | Guru Nanak’s Jayanti | November 5 | Wednesday |
5 | Diwali-Laxmi Pujan | November 20 | Thursday |
6 | Diwali-Balipratipada | November 22 | Saturday |
7 | Christmas Day | December 25 | Thursday |
8 | Republic Day | January 26 | Sunday |
9 | Maha Shivaratri | February 26 | Wednesday |
10 | Holi | March 14 | Friday |
11 | Id-ul-Fitr | March 31 | Monday |
12 | Ram Navami | April 06 | Sunday |
13 | Mahavir Jayanti | April 10 | Thursday |
14 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 18 | Sunday |
15 | Good Friday | April 18 | Friday |
16 | Maharashtra Day | May 01 | Thursday |
17 | Eid-ul-Adha | June 7 | Saturday |
18 | Muharram | July 6 | Sunday |
19 | Independence Day | August 15 | Friday |
NSE Holidays Falling on Weekends (Saturday/Sunday) 2025:
Date | Occasion |
January 26, 2025, Sunday | Republic Day |
April 06, 2025, Sunday | Shri Ram Navami |
June 07, 2025, Saturday | Bakra EID |
July 06, 2025, Sunday | Muharram |
NSE Holidays 2025 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment:
Date | Occasion | 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 Jayanthi | 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 |
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