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NSE Holidays 2025

by equitylogy

When the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is closed for the holiday, it is just a day away for traders and investors. These scheduled brakes are important for the financial plan and are important for executing a well -trading strategy. Whether you are a long -time investor or an active day trader, understanding NSE holidays 2025 calendar is necessary to avoid surprise and manage your positions effectively.

We provides an update and detailed look on all NSE holidays in 2025, including equity, derivatives and commodity segments. We will also cover the special trading session and provide strategic insights to help navigate the market like a supporter.

NSE Holidays 2025: Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment and SLB Segment

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) observes several public and national holidays throughout the year, during which the market is closed for cash (equity), equity derivatives and securities lending and Borrowing (SLB) segment. These holidays are a mixture of religious festivals and national opportunities, which give a break from daily market pieces.

NSE Holiday 2025

Here is the full list of NSE trading holidays 2025 for the Equity, Equity Derivatives, and SLB segments.

S. No.NSE Holiday 2025DayDate
1MahashivratriWednesdayFebruary 26, 2025
2HoliFridayMarch 14, 2025
3Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)MondayMarch 31, 2025
4Mahavir JayantiThursdayApril 10, 2025
5Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar JayantiMondayApril 14, 2025
6Good FridayFridayApril 18, 2025
7Maharashtra DayThursdayMay 1, 2025
8Independence DayFridayAugust 15, 2025
9Ganesh ChaturthiWednesdayAugust 27, 2025
10Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/DussehraThursdayOctober 2, 2025
11Diwali Laxmi Pujan*TuesdayOctober 21, 2025
12Diwali-BalipratipadaWednesdayOctober 22, 2025
13Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak DevWednesdayNovember 5, 2025
14ChristmasThursdayDecember 25, 2025

*On this day, a special Muhurat Trading session will be held.

Trading strategy during a holiday: A market holiday may be an opportunity for strategic plan. For active traders, it is important to close or adjust your open positions before long weekends or a series of holidays to avoid exposure to unexpected global market movements. For investors, a holiday is a great time to do research on potential stocks, analyzes the performance of your portfolio and prepare your watchlist for the next trading session.

NSE Holidays Falling on Weekends (Saturday/Sunday)

Sometimes, a public holiday falls on a weekend. In such cases, there is no additional trading day, as the exchange is already closed on Saturday and Sunday. It is important to know about these dates to avoid confusion.

Here are the holidays in 2025 that fall on a weekend:

S. No.NSE Holiday 2025DayDate
1Republic DaySundayJanuary 26, 2025
2Shri Ram NavamiSundayApril 6, 2025
3Eid-ul-Adha (Bakra Eid)SundayJune 7, 2025
4MuharramSundayJuly 6, 2025

NSE Holidays 2025 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment

Commodity derivatives market has a slightly different holiday schedule than the equity segment. While some holidays resulted in complete closure, others only close the morning session, the trading resumes in the evening. This dual session is unique to the Schedule Commodity Market.

Here is the list of NSE holidays for the Commodity Derivatives segment in 2025:

NSE HolidayDateDayMorning Session (9 AM – 5 PM)Evening Session (5 PM – 11:30/11:55 PM)
New YearJanuary 1, 2025WednesdayOpenClosed
MahashivratriFebruary 26, 2025WednesdayClosedOpen
HoliMarch 14, 2025FridayClosedOpen
Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)March 31, 2025MondayClosedOpen
Mahavir JayantiApril 10, 2025ThursdayClosedOpen
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar JayantiApril 14, 2025MondayClosedOpen
Good FridayApril 18, 2025FridayClosedClosed
Maharashtra DayMay 1, 2025ThursdayClosedOpen
Independence DayAugust 15, 2025FridayClosedClosed
Ganesh ChaturthiAugust 27, 2025WednesdayClosedOpen
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/DussehraOctober 2, 2025ThursdayClosedClosed
Diwali Laxmi Pujan*October 21, 2025TuesdayClosedClosed
Diwali-BalipratipadaOctober 22, 2025WednesdayClosedOpen
Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak DevNovember 5, 2025WednesdayClosedOpen
ChristmasDecember 25, 2025ThursdayClosedClosed

*On this day, a special Muhurat Trading session will be held.

NSE Timings 2025

Beyond the holidays, it is vital to know the regular NSE trading hours. The market is structured into different sessions, each with its own purpose.

Session TypeTimingsDescription
Pre-Open Session9:00 AM – 9:08 AMOrders can be placed, modified, or canceled. This session helps determine the opening price of securities.
Regular Trading Session9:15 AM – 3:30 PMThis is the main continuous trading session where most of the trading activity takes place.
Closing Session3:40 PM – 4:00 PMThis session is for placing orders at the closing price of the day, which is a weighted average of trades between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM.
Block Deal Session (Morning)8:45 AM – 9:00 AMA specific window for executing large block deals.
Block Deal Session (Afternoon)2:05 PM – 2:20 PMAnother window for executing large block deals.

Muhurat Trading

Murat Trading is a special, one -hour trading session organized on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. The word “Muhurat” means “auspicious time”, and this session is considered a symbolic way to start a new financial year with positive energy and good luck.

  • Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
  • Importance: This is a deep -rooted tradition, especially for long -term investors, who believe that buying or selling a symbolic number of shares during this time will give prosperity and money.
  • Trading strategy for Murat trading: While volume and liquidity may be higher, the session is often more about the tradition than the benefits. Instability can be important, so it is appropriate for new traders to be cautious. Long -term investors often use this time to make small, symbolic investments in fundamentally strong companies.

FAQs about NSE Holiday 2025

How many trading holidays on NSE in 2025?

A total of 14 weeks holidays are seen by NSE for equity, equity derivative and SLB segment. There are also four holidays that fall on weekends.

Are NSE holidays and BSE holidays the same?

Yes, generally, NSE and BSE inspect the same business holidays. The list provided is applicable for both exchanges.

Are there different holidays from the equity market in the commodity market?

Yes, there is a slightly different holiday schedule in the Commodity derivative segment. Some holidays resulted in complete closure, while others only close the morning session, open with the evening session.

Is trading mandatory for all investors?

No, Murat trading is not mandatory. It is a traditional and alternative session for investors and traders who want to participate for its auspicious importance.

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