NSE Holidays for the calendar year 2025: Equities
You can plan your 2025 trading activities seamlessly with this comprehensive list of NSE holidays. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) observes closures on national, religious, and weekends, impacting equity and derivative trading schedules. This guide highlights key dates to help investors, traders, and financial professionals avoid disruptions and optimize their strategies. Based on NSE’s official calendar, the list ensures you stay ahead in planning trades, settlements, and portfolio reviews for a productive year.
| Sr. No. | Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26-Feb-2025 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri |
| 2 | 14-Mar-2025 | Friday | Holi |
| 3 | 31-Mar-2025 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
| 4 | 10-Apr-2025 | Thursday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| 5 | 14-Apr-2025 | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 6 | 18-Apr-2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 7 | 01-May-2025 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day |
| 8 | 15-Aug-2025 | Friday | Independence Day / Parsi New Year |
| 9 | 27-Aug-2025 | Wednesday | Shri Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 10 | 02-Oct-2025 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra |
| 11 | 21-Oct-2025 | Tuesday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan |
| 12 | 22-Oct-2025 | Wednesday | Balipratipada |
| 13 | 05-Nov-2025 | Wednesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
| 14 | 25-Dec-2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
Note: October 21, 2025, Tuesday shall be a trading holiday on account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. Muhurat Trading will be conducted on that day. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently through a circular. source: NSE
The holidays falling on Saturday / Sunday are as follows:
| Sr. No. | Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26-Feb-2025 | Wednesday | Republic Day |
| 2 | 14-Mar-2025 | Friday | Shri Ram Navami |
| 3 | 31-Mar-2025 | Monday | Bakri Id |
| 4 | 10-Apr-2025 | Thursday | Muharram |
Source: NSE
Market Timings
- A) Pre-open session
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- Order entry & modification Open: 09:00 hrs
- Order entry & modification Close: 09:08 hrs*
- *with random closure in the last one minute. Pre-open order
- Matching starts immediately after the close of the pre-open order entry.
- B) Regular trading session Normal / Limited Physical Market Open: 09:15 hrs
- Normal / Limited Physical Market Close: 15:30 hrs
- C) Closing Session
- The Closing Session is held between 15.40 hrs and 16.00 hrs
- D) Block Deal Session Timings:
- Morning Window: This window shall operate between 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
- Afternoon Window: This window shall operate between 02:05 PM to 2:20 PM
Concluding Context
Marking these holidays in advance empowers you to align trades with active market days and mitigate last-minute surprises. While the NSE remains closed on these dates, use the downtime to review portfolios, track global trends, or strategize for upcoming opportunities. Remember, international markets may operate during Indian holidays, so stay informed about cross-border investments. Bookmark this page or sync the calendar with your planner to navigate 2025’s trading landscape confidently!