NSE Holidays 2025 List: NSE Trading Holidays & NSE Timings
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is one of the most significant stock exchanges in India, known for its electronic trading system introduced in 1994. It provides a seamless and efficient trading experience for investors across various segments, including equities, derivatives, and commodities. To ensure smooth market operations, NSE announces its trading holidays well in advance. This article provides a detailed overview of the NSE trading holidays for 2025, market hours, and special trading sessions such as Muhurat Trading.
NSE Trading Holidays 2025: Equity, Derivatives, and SLB Segments
NSE observes several holidays throughout the year when trading remains closed. Here is the complete list of trading holidays for the Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment, and Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) Segment in 2025:
Day | Date | Holiday |
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Wednesday | 26-Feb-2025 | Mahashivratri |
Friday | 14-Mar-2025 | Holi |
Monday | 31-Mar-2025 | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
Thursday | 10-Apr-2025 | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
Monday | 14-Apr-2025 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
Friday | 18-Apr-2025 | Good Friday |
Thursday | 01-May-2025 | Maharashtra Day |
Friday | 15-Aug-2025 | Independence Day |
Wednesday | 27-Aug-2025 | Ganesh Chaturthi |
Thursday | 02-Oct-2025 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra |
Tuesday | 21-Oct-2025 | Diwali Laxmi Pujan |
Wednesday | 22-Oct-2025 | Balipratipada |
Wednesday | 05-Nov-2025 | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
Thursday | 25-Dec-2025 | Christmas |
Additionally, the NSE will conduct a special Muhurat Trading session on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, for Diwali Laxmi Pujan. The exact timings will be notified by NSE closer to the date.
NSE Holidays 2025 Falling on Weekends
Certain holidays fall on Saturdays and Sundays, meaning that they do not require additional market closure:
Day | Date | Holiday |
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Sunday | 26-Jan-2025 | Republic Day |
Sunday | 06-Apr-2025 | Shri Ram Navami |
Saturday | 07-Jun-2025 | Bakri Id |
Sunday | 06-Jul-2025 | Muharram |
NSE Trading Timings for Equities and Derivatives
The stock market operates within defined hours to facilitate smooth transactions. The trading hours for equities and derivatives are as follows:
Equity Market Timings:
- Pre-Open Session: 9:00 AM – 9:08 AM
(Allows order placement and modification before trading begins) - Regular Trading Session: 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
(Main trading window where most transactions occur) - Closing Session: 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
(Allows for final order modifications and adjustments)
Block Deal Session:
- Morning Window: 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
- Afternoon Window: 2:05 PM – 2:20 PM
(These sessions allow large block trades to be executed outside the regular trading window.)
NSE Commodity Derivatives Trading Holidays 2025
Commodity trading follows a different schedule, with morning and evening sessions. Here is the list of holidays for commodity trading:
Day | Date | Holiday | Morning Session (9 AM – 5 PM) | Evening Session (5 PM – 11:30/11:55 PM) |
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Wednesday | 01-Jan-2025 | New Year | Open | Closed |
Wednesday | 26-Feb-2025 | Mahashivratri | Closed | Open |
Friday | 14-Mar-2025 | Holi | Closed | Open |
Monday | 31-Mar-2025 | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | Closed | Open |
Thursday | 10-Apr-2025 | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
Monday | 14-Apr-2025 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
Friday | 18-Apr-2025 | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
Thursday | 01-May-2025 | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
Friday | 15-Aug-2025 | Independence Day | Closed | Closed |
Wednesday | 27-Aug-2025 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
Thursday | 02-Oct-2025 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra | Closed | Closed |
Tuesday | 21-Oct-2025 | Diwali Laxmi Pujan | Closed | Closed |
Wednesday | 22-Oct-2025 | Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
Wednesday | 05-Nov-2025 | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | Closed | Open |
Thursday | 25-Dec-2025 | Christmas | Closed | Closed |
Muhurat Trading: A Special Session on Diwali
Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour session held on Diwali (October 21, 2025), which is considered auspicious for new investments. The timings for this session will be announced by NSE closer to the date.
Conclusion
For investors and traders, being aware of NSE trading holidays and timings is crucial for planning investment strategies and managing portfolios effectively. NSE’s structured trading schedule ensures efficient market operations while accommodating significant national holidays. Whether you are a seasoned trader or a new investor, keeping track of NSE holidays in 2025 will help you make informed trading decisions and optimize your trading strategies accordingly.
Reference: https://www.nseindia.com/resources/exchange-communication-holidays