India Stock Market Holidays 2025

Indian Stock Market Holidays 2025 calendar. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will be open on January 1st, 2025, confirming their operation on that day.  The article lists all 14 scheduled trading holidays for 2025, including religious and national observances. A full list of holidays that fall on weekends is also given below.

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Trading Holiday List

Note: October 21, 2025, Tuesday shall be a trading holiday on account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. Muhurat Trading will be conducted on that day. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently through a circular.

The holidays falling on Saturday / Sunday:

Source: nseindia.com

FAQ:

1. What is the status of the Indian stock market on January 1, 2025?
   • Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will be open for trading on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Trading hours will follow the standard schedule, from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM. This applies to equity, equity derivatives, and securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments.
2. How many trading holidays are observed by the NSE and BSE in 2025?
   • The NSE and BSE will observe a total of 14 trading holidays in 2025. These holidays are spread throughout the year and include religious and national observances.
3. Can you list the trading holidays for the NSE and BSE in 2025?
   • The trading holidays for the calendar year 2025 are as follows:
     • February 26 (Wednesday) – Mahashivratri
     • March 14 (Friday) – Holi
     • March 31 (Monday) – Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
     • April 10 (Thursday) – Shri Mahavir Jayanti
     • April 14 (Monday) – Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
     • April 18 (Friday) – Good Friday
     • May 01 (Thursday) – Maharashtra Day
     • August 15 (Friday) – Independence Day
     • August 27 (Wednesday) – Ganesh Chaturthi
     • October 02 (Thursday) – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra
     • October 21 (Tuesday) – Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading will be conducted)
     • October 22 (Wednesday) – Diwali-Balipratipada
     • November 05 (Wednesday) – Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
     • December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas
4. What are the holidays that fall on weekends and are therefore not considered trading holidays?
   • The following holidays fall on weekends in 2025 and will not impact trading:
     • January 26 (Sunday) – Republic Day
     • April 6 (Sunday) – Shri Ram Navami
     • June 7 (Saturday) – Bakri Eid
     • July 6 (Sunday) – Muharram
5. What is the significance of the NSE in the global stock market?
   • In 2024, the NSE was recognized as the fifth-largest stock exchange globally by market capitalization, exceeding $5 trillion. This highlights the NSE’s significant role in the international financial landscape.
6. What are the different market segments that remain open on January 1st, 2025?
   • The equity, equity derivatives, and Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segments will all be open for trading on January 1, 2025.
7. What is Muhurat Trading, and when will it take place in 2025?
   • Muhurat Trading is a special trading session that takes place on Diwali. In 2025, it will be held on Tuesday, October 21st. The specific timings for Muhurat Trading will be announced at a later date.
8. Where can I find the official trading holiday list for the NSE and BSE?
   • The trading holiday information is typically released by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on their website.