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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:

DayDateHoliday
Wednesday26-Feb-2025Mahashivratri
Friday14-Mar-2025Holi
Monday31-Mar-2025Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
Thursday10-Apr-2025Shri Mahavir Jayanti
Monday14-Apr-2025Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
Friday18-Apr-2025Good Friday
Thursday01-May-2025Maharashtra Day
Friday15-Aug-2025Independence Day
Wednesday27-Aug-2025Ganesh Chaturthi
Thursday02-Oct-2025Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra
Tuesday21-Oct-2025Diwali Laxmi Pujan
Wednesday22-Oct-2025Balipratipada
Wednesday05-Nov-2025Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
Thursday25-Dec-2025Christmas

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:

DayDateHoliday
Sunday26-Jan-2025Republic Day
Sunday06-Apr-2025Shri Ram Navami
Saturday07-Jun-2025Bakri Id
Sunday06-Jul-2025Muharram

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:

DayDateHolidayMorning Session (9 AM – 5 PM)Evening Session (5 PM – 11:30/11:55 PM)
Wednesday01-Jan-2025New YearOpenClosed
Wednesday26-Feb-2025MahashivratriClosedOpen
Friday14-Mar-2025HoliClosedOpen
Monday31-Mar-2025Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)ClosedOpen
Thursday10-Apr-2025Shri Mahavir JayantiClosedOpen
Monday14-Apr-2025Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar JayantiClosedOpen
Friday18-Apr-2025Good FridayClosedClosed
Thursday01-May-2025Maharashtra DayClosedOpen
Friday15-Aug-2025Independence DayClosedClosed
Wednesday27-Aug-2025Ganesh ChaturthiClosedOpen
Thursday02-Oct-2025Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/DussehraClosedClosed
Tuesday21-Oct-2025Diwali Laxmi PujanClosedClosed
Wednesday22-Oct-2025BalipratipadaClosedOpen
Wednesday05-Nov-2025Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak DevClosedOpen
Thursday25-Dec-2025ChristmasClosedClosed

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.

Harshvardhan Mishra

Harshvardhan Mishra is a tech expert with a B.Tech in IT and a PG Diploma in IoT from CDAC. With 6+ years of Industrial experience, he runs HVM Smart Solutions, offering IT, IoT, and financial services. A passionate UPSC aspirant and researcher, he has deep knowledge of finance, economics, geopolitics, history, and Indian culture. With 11+ years of blogging experience, he creates insightful content on BharatArticles.com, blending tech, history, and culture to inform and empower readers.

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