NSE Holidays in 2025
National Stock Exchange (NSE) began its operations in 1934 with the wholesale debt market and introduced the equities segment. It became the first exchange in India to offer an electronic trading platform. NSE is India’s largest and most prominent stock exchange.
As 2025 begins, investors, traders and businesses must stay informed about NSE holidays to plan their financial strategies effectively. Knowing the holiday calendar helps in scheduling trades, aligning investment decisions with market activities and ensuring compliance with operational timelines.
Let us explore this blog to learn about NSE holidays in 2025 and understand their impact on market participants.
NSE Holidays 2025: Schedule for Equity, Equity Derivatives and SLB Segments
In accordance with Clause 2 of Chapter IX of the Bye-Laws and Regulation 2.3.1 of Part A Regulations of the Capital Market Segment, the Exchange announces the NSE holiday calendar for 2025 with the following trading holidays:
Sl. No | Date | Holidays | Day |
1 | 26th February 2025 | Mahashivratri | Wednesday |
2 | 14th March 2025 | Holi | Friday |
3 | 31st March 2025 | Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | Monday |
4 | 10th April 2025 | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Thursday |
5 | 14th April 2025 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Monday |
6 | 18th April 2025 | Good Friday | Friday |
7 | 1st May 2025 | Maharashtra Day | Thursday |
8 | 15th August 2025 | Independence Day | Friday |
9 | 27th August 2025 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Wednesday |
10 | 2nd October 2025 | Dussehra/ Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Thursday |
11 | 21st October 2025 | Diwali Laxmi Pujan* | Tuesday |
12 | 22nd October 2025 | Diwali-Balipratipada | Wednesday |
13 | 05th November 2025 | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | Wednesday |
14 | 25th December 2025 | Christmas | Thursday |
*On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Muhurat trading will take place in celebration of Diwali Laxmi Pujan.
Below is the list of NSE India holidays in 2025 that fall on weekends (Saturday or Sunday):
Sl. No | Date | Holidays | Day |
1 | 26th January 2025 | Republic Day | Sunday |
2 | 6th April 2025 | Shri Ram Navami | Sunday |
3 | 7th June 2025 | Bakra Eid | Saturday |
4 | 6th July 2025 | Muharram | Sunday |
List of NSE Holidays 2025 for the Commodity Derivatives Market Segment
The following table shows the NSE holiday list for the Commodity Derivatives Segment:
Sl. No | Date | Holidays | Day | Morning Session (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) | Evening Session (5:00 PM to 11:30 or 11:55 PM) |
1 | 1st January 2025 | New Year | Wednesday | Open | Closed |
2 | 26th February 2025 | Mahashivratri | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
3 | 14th March 2025 | Holi | Friday | Closed | Open |
4 | 31st March 2025 | Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | Monday | Closed | Open |
5 | 10th April 2025 | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Thursday | Closed | Open |
6 | 14th April 2025 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Monday | Closed | Open |
7 | 18th April, 2025 | Good Friday | Friday | Closed | Closed |
8 | 1st May, 2025 | Maharashtra Day | Thursday | Closed | Open |
9 | 15th August 2025 | Independence Day | Friday | Closed | Closed |
10 | 27th August 2025 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
11 | 2nd October 2025 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra | Thursday | Closed | Closed |
12 | 21st October 2025 | Diwali Laxmi Pujan* | Tuesday | Closed | Closed |
13 | 22nd October 2025 | Diwali-Balipratipada | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
14 | 5th November 2025 | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
15 | 25th December 2025 | Christmas | Thursday | Closed | Closed |
NSE Market Timings in 2025
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) operates its equities segment on weekdays, except for Saturdays, Sundays and designated exchange holidays.
For investors and traders, knowing the exact market timings is essential to refine their trading strategies. Below are the primary trading sessions and their schedules:
- Pre-Open Session
- Order Entry & Modification: 09:00 AM – 09:08 AM* (subject to a random closure in the final minute)
- Order Matching: Starts immediately after the order entry window closes.
- Regular Trading Session
- Market Opens: 09:15 AM
- Market Closes: 03:30 PM
- Closing Session
- Timing: 03:40 PM to 04:00 PM
- Purpose: To finalise and confirm closing prices.
- Block Deal Session
- Morning Slot: 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
- Afternoon Slot: 02:05 PM to 02:20 PM
- For internationally linked agricultural commodities, the timing is 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM or 9:30 PM
- It is important to note that Muhurat Trading for Diwali Laxmi Pujan will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Final Word
Understanding NSE holidays in 2025 helps investors and traders plan their market activities efficiently. Since the stock market remains closed on these days, it is crucial to adjust trading strategies accordingly. However, your other investments do not have to stop. With Stable Money, you can seamlessly invest in fixed deposits and bonds even when the stock market is closed.
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