NSE Holidays 2025: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced its holiday calendar for 2025, marking important dates when trading will be suspended. These holidays are essential for traders and investors to plan their activities and manage their portfolios effectively.
For traders and investors, it’s important to know when the markets will be closed to plan their activities accordingly. The holidays, as per the schedules released by NSE and BSE, cover public holidays and significant events where trading won’t take place.
NSE Holidays 2025 Key Dates for Traders and Investors
Here are the key dates when the NSE will be closed in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Maha Shivratri | February 26, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Holi | March 14, 2025 | Friday |
| Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | March 31, 2025 | Monday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 10, 2025 | Thursday |
| Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2025 | Monday |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday |
| Maharashtra Day | May 1, 2025 | Thursday |
| Independence Day | August 15, 2025 | Friday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | August 27, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra | October 2, 2025 | Thursday |
| Diwali (Muhurat Trading) | October 21, 2025 | Tuesday |
| Diwali Balipratipada | October 22, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | November 5, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Christmas | December 25, 2025 | Thursday |
Additional Holidays List
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Republic Day | January 26, 2025 | Sunday |
| Ram Navami | April 6, 2025 | Sunday |
| Eid-ul-Adha | June 7, 2025 | Saturday |
| Muharram | July 6, 2025 | Sunday |
NSE Market Timings
Pre-Open Session:
- Order entry and modification opens: 9:00 AM
- Order entry and modification closes: 9:08 AM
Regular Trading Session: 9:00 AM to 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
Related Read: List of Happy Holidays in India 2025
Planning Your Trading Activities
Knowing the NSE holidays in advance allows traders and investors to plan their trading strategies and avoid any surprises. It’s also a good time to review your portfolio and make any necessary adjustments.
Special Muhurat Trading Session
During Diwali, a special one-hour Muhurat Trading session will be held on October 21, 2025. This session is considered auspicious and is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune1.
Conclusion
The NSE holiday calendar for 2025 provides a clear schedule of non-trading days, helping traders and investors manage their activities effectively. Mark these dates on your calendar and plan your trading strategies accordingly. Happy trading