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: 

*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):

List of NSE Holidays 2025 for the Commodity Derivatives Market Segment

The following table shows the NSE holiday list for the Commodity Derivatives Segment:

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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