NSE Holidays 2025
NSE Holidays 2025 – The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is India’s premier and largest stock exchange. As of 2024, it has risen to become the 7th largest stock exchange globally, boasting a market capitalization exceeding $5 trillion.
As we approach 2025, it is imperative for investors, traders, and businesses to carefully consider the NSE holiday calendar. This calendar not only dictates trading days but also plays a crucial role in shaping investment strategies that synchronize with market movements and adhere to operational timelines.
Now, let us delve deeper into the NSE holidays for 2025 and explore their importance for all participants in the market.
NSE Holidays 2025: Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment and SLB Segment
Following is a detailed list of all the NSE holidays in 2025:
| Date | Day | Description |
| February 26, 2025 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri |
| March 14, 2025 | Friday | Holi |
| March 31, 2025 | Monday | Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
| April 10, 2025 | Thursday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 14, 2025 | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| April 18, 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 01, 2025 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day |
| August 15, 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| August 27, 2025 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 02, 2025 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra |
| October 21, 2025 | Tuesday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan* |
| October 22, 2025 | Wednesday | Diwali-Balipratipada |
| November 05, 2025 | Wednesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
NSE Holidays Falling on Weekends (Saturday/Sunday)
Here is an NSE holidays 2025 list falling on weekends (Saturday/Sunday):
| Date | Day | Description |
| January 26, 2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| April 06, 2025 | Sunday | Shri Ram Navami |
| June 07, 2025 | Saturday | Bakra Eid |
| July 06, 2025 | Sunday | Muharram |
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NSE Holidays 2025 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment
Check out the list of NSE holidays 2025 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment:
| Date | Day | Description | Morning Session(9 AM to 5 PM) | Evening Session(5 PM to11:30/11:55 PM) |
| January 01, 2025 | Wednesday | New year | Open | Closed |
| February 26, 2025 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri | Closed | Open |
| March 14, 2025 | Friday | Holi | Closed | Open |
| March 31, 2025 | Monday | Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | Closed | Open |
| April 10, 2025 | Thursday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| April 14, 2025 | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| April 18, 2025 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
| May 01, 2025 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
| August 15, 2025 | Friday | Independence Day | Closed | Closed |
| August 27, 2025 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
| October 02, 2025 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra | Closed | Closed |
| October 21, 2025 | Tuesday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan* | Closed | Closed |
| October 22, 2025 | Wednesday | Diwali-Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
| November 05, 2025 | Wednesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | Closed | Open |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas | Closed | Closed |
NSE Timings 2025
The National Stock Exchange facilitates trading in the equities segment throughout the week, except on Saturdays, Sundays and exchange-declared holidays.
Understanding the detailed market schedule is crucial for investors and traders to optimise their trading strategies. Below are the key trading sessions and their timings:
Pre-Open Session
- Order Entry & Modification: 09:00 AM to 09:08 AM*. The session includes a random closure during the last minute.
- Order Matching: Begins instantly after the close of the order entry window.
Regular Trading Session
- Market Open: 09:15 AM
- Market Close: 03:30 PM
Closing Session
This session is conducted between 03:40 PM and 04:00 PM to finalize and confirm closing prices.
Block Deal Session
- Morning Window: 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
- Afternoon Window: 02:05 PM to 02:20 PM
*Internationally Linked Agricultural Commodities: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM/9:30 PM
Note: On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Muhurat Trading will be conducted in the account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan.
Muhurat Trading
Muhurat Trading is an auspicious stock market trading occasion. The trading happens for an entire hour on Diwali. Diwali is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. This year, Muhurat Trading will be conducted on October 21, 2025 (Tuesday).