Share Market Holidays 2025: List of Trading Holidays

3 April, 2025

Synopsis:
 

• Thе stock markеt holidays in 2025 arе crucial for tradеrs and invеstors to plan thеir stratеgiеs еfficiеntly.

• Thе NSE has 14 public holidays (еxcluding wееkеnds), affеcting еquity, dеrivativеs, and commodity trading.

• Muhurat Trading 2025 will bе hеld on Octobеr 21 during Diwali.

Stock market holidays 2025 play a vital role in developing investment strategies and market participation. For traders and investors, knowing the holiday calendar can help them plan their trades better and execute them efficiently. NSE holidays 2025 are the days when the market is closed. This allows us to adopt a structured approach to financial decision making while influencing market liquidity, investor sentiment, and trading volumes.

In this guide, we provide a complete overview of stock market holidays 2025, including weekend holidays, commodity derivatives holidays, and trading hours. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has several stock market holidays throughout the year 2025. These holidays apply to the equity, equity derivatives, and securities lending (SLB) sectors.

Here is the complete list:

NSE Holidays Falling on Weekdays

*Note: Muhurat Trading 2025 will be conducted on October 21, 2025, on account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan.

NSE Holidays Falling on Weekends

Some NSE holidays 2025 coincide with weekends, meaning the market will remain closed on these days as well.

NSE Holidays 2025 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment

The share market holiday for the commodity derivatives segment differs slightly from the equity segment. Here’s the schedule:

NSE Timings 2025

Except for the stock market holidays in 2025, NSE will be open for multiple trading sessions at specific times. It is crucial for traders to know these times:

• Pre-Open Session: 09:00 AM – 09:08 AM

• Regular Trading Session: 09:15 AM – 03:30 PM

• Closing Session: 03:40 PM – 04:00 PM

• Block Deal Session: 08:45 AM – 09:00 AM & 02:05 PM – 02:20 PM
  
  

Muhurat Trading 2025

Muhurat Trading 2025 is a special one-hour trading session on Diwali that symbolizes prosperity and good fortune in the stock market. In 2025, Muhurat trading will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, during the evening session, as determined by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) close to the date.

Knowing the 2025 NSE holidays is essential for effective investment planning. Whether you are a day trader or a long-term investor, adjusting your strategy based on the 2025 stock market holidays will ensure better financial decisions. Mark your dates, plan your trades, and make the most of the non-trading days to plan your strategy for the coming year.

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FAQs

1. How many stock market holidays are there in 2025?

There are 14 NSE public holidays in 2025 (excluding weekends).

2. Will trading be closed on all NSE holidays in 2025?

Yes, trading in the equity and derivatives sectors will be closed on all NSE holidays in 2025.

3. What is Muhurat Trading 2025?

Muhurat Trading 2025 is a special meeting held on Diwali to symbolically and auspiciously open trading.

4. Will NSE holidays fall on weekends in 2025?

Yes, some stock market holidays in 2025 fall on weekends, including Republic Day and Muharram.

5. Will the same holidays apply to commodity derivatives?

No, NSE commodity derivatives holidays in 2025 are different and some trading sessions are also open in the evening.


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