NSE Holidays 2025: List of Stock Market Holidays 2025
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is India’s leading stock exchange, known for its efficient electronic trading system introduced in 1994. It facilitates seamless trading across multiple segments, including equities, derivatives, and commodities. To help investors plan their trades, NSE releases its trading holiday schedule in advance.
In this article, we provide a detailed list of NSE trading holidays for 2025, including market hours and special sessions like Muhurat Trading.
List of Stock Market Holidays 2025
NSE Trading Holidays 2025: Equity, Derivatives & SLB Segments
The NSE remains closed on specific days for the Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment, and Securities Lending & Borrowing (SLB) Segment. Below is the official NSE holiday calendar for 2025:
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Muhurat Trading) |
| Wednesday | 22-Oct-2025 | Balipratipada |
| Wednesday | 05-Nov-2025 | Prakash Gurpurb (Sri Guru Nanak Dev) |
| Thursday | 25-Dec-2025 | Christmas |
NSE Holidays 2025 Falling on Weekends
Some holidays fall on weekends, meaning no additional market closure is required:
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 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 & Derivatives
The NSE follows a structured timetable for equity and derivatives trading:
Equity Market Timings
- Pre-Open Session: 9:00 AM – 9:08 AM (Order placement & modification)
- Regular Trading Session: 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM (Main trading hours)
- Closing Session: 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM (Final order adjustments)
Block Deal Sessions
- Morning Window: 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
- Afternoon Window: 2:05 PM – 2:20 PM
NSE Commodity Derivatives Trading Holidays 2025
Commodity trading follows a different schedule, with morning and evening sessions. Here’s the holiday list for commodity trading:
| Day | Date | Holiday | Morning Session (9 AM – 5 PM) | Evening Session (5 PM – 11:30/11:55 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Closed | Open |
| Thursday | 25-Dec-2025 | Christmas | Closed | Closed |
Muhurat Trading: Special Session on Diwali 2025
Muhurat Trading is a one-hour special trading session conducted on Diwali, considered auspicious for new investments. In 2025, Muhurat Trading will be held on Tuesday, October 21, and NSE will announce the exact timing closer to the date.
Conclusion
Being aware of NSE trading holidays and market timings is crucial for investors and traders. This structured schedule ensures smooth market operations while accommodating important national holidays. Whether you are a seasoned trader or a new investor, keeping track of List of Stock Market (NSE) Holidays 2025 will help you plan investments effectively and optimize trading strategies.
For official updates, visit NSE India.
