The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is India’s leading and largest stock exchange, achieving the remarkable milestone of becoming the 7th largest stock exchange globally in 2024, with a market capitalization exceeding $5 trillion.
As we step into 2025, understanding the NSE holiday calendar is essential for investors, traders, and businesses to effectively plan their financial strategies. This guide provides detailed information about NSE holidays 2025, trading timings, and their significance, helping you make informed investment decisions.
NSE Holidays 2025: Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment, and SLB Segment
Here is the complete list of NSE holidays 2025 for these segments:
| 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 on Weekends in 2025
Below are the NSE holidays in 2025 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 |
NSE Holidays 2025: Commodity Derivatives Segment
The NSE holiday schedule for the Commodity Derivatives Segment includes specific sessions for trading:
| 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 Trading Timings 2025
- Pre-Open Session:
- Order Entry & Modification: 9:00 AM to 9:08 AM
- Order Matching: Begins after order entry closes.
- Regular Trading Session:
- Market Open: 9:15 AM
- Market Close: 3:30 PM
- Closing Session:
- 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM
- Block Deal Session:
- Morning Window: 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM
- Afternoon Window: 2:05 PM to 2:20 PM
Special Trading Event: Muhurat Trading
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Muhurat Trading will be held on the auspicious occasion of Diwali Laxmi Pujan.
Why the NSE Holiday Calendar Matters
Understanding the NSE holiday calendar and trading timings is crucial for optimizing your trading strategies, ensuring timely order execution, and planning market activities effectively.
For accurate and updated information, always refer to the official NSE website.
FAQs – NSE Holidays 2025
The regular trading session on the NSE typically runs from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM on weekdays (Monday to Friday), excluding holidays.
The Pre-Open Session on the NSE generally occurs between 9:00 AM to 9:08 AM.
Yes, there are special trading sessions like:
Muhurat Trading: A short trading session conducted on Diwali.
Block Deal Sessions: Conducted for large trades in specific time windows.
The NSE observes weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), national holidays, and exchange-declared holidays. You can find the most up-to-date list on the official NSE website.
The most reliable source for the latest information on NSE holidays and trading timings is the official website of the National Stock Exchange of India.