The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is one of the largest and most active stock exchanges in the world, facilitating millions of trades daily. However, the exchange remains closed on certain days due to national holidays, festivals, and special observances. Understanding these NSE holidays for 2025 is essential for traders, investors, and financial professionals to plan their trading and settlement activities effectively.
NSE holidays are classified into two categories:
- Trading Holidays: Days when trading across Equity, Derivatives, Currency, and Commodity segments is closed.
- Clearing Holidays: Days when clearing and settlement of trades do not take place, even if trading is open.
In this blog, we provide the official NSE holiday list for 2025, covering both Trading Holidays and Clearing Holidays across different market segments. Let’s dive in!
NSE Trading Holidays 2025
On the following days, trading in Equity, Mutual Funds, Equity Derivatives, and SLB Segment will remain closed:
| Date | Day | Description |
| 26-Feb-2025 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri |
| 14-Mar-2025 | Friday | Holi |
| 31-Mar-2025 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
| 10-Apr-2025 | Thursday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| 14-Apr-2025 | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 18-Apr-2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 01-May-2025 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day |
| 15-Aug-2025 | Friday | Independence Day / Parsi New Year |
| 27-Aug-2025 | Wednesday | Shri Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 02-Oct-2025 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra |
| 21-Oct-2025 | Tuesday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan |
| 22-Oct-2025 | Wednesday | Balipratipada |
| 05-Nov-2025 | Wednesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
| 25-Dec-2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
Note: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, will be a trading holiday on account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. However, Muhurat Trading will be conducted on this day, with the exact timings to be announced later through an official circular.
The holidays falling on Saturday / Sunday are as follows:
| Date | Day | Description |
| 26-Jan-2025 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 06-Apr-2025 | Sunday | Shri Ram Navami |
| 07-Jun-2025 | Saturday | Bakri Id |
| 06-Jul-2025 | Sunday | Muharram |
NSE Trading Holidays for Commodity Derivatives
On the following days, trading in commodity derivatives will remain closed:
| Date | Day | Description | Morning Session (9AM to 5PM) | Evening Session (5PM to 11:30/11:55PM) |
| 01-Jan-2025 | Wednesday | New year | Open | Closed |
| 26-Feb-2025 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri | Closed | Open |
| 14-Mar-2025 | Friday | Holi | Closed | Open |
| 31-Mar-2025 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | Closed | Open |
| 10-Apr-2025 | Thursday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 14-Apr-2025 | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 18-Apr-2025 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 01-May-2025 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
| 15-Aug-2025 | Friday | Independence Day / Parsi New Year | Closed | Closed |
| 27-Aug-2025 | Wednesday | Shri Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
| 02-Oct-2025 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra | Closed | Closed |
| 21-Oct-2025 | Tuesday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan | Closed | Closed |
| 22-Oct-2025 | Wednesday | Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
| 05-Nov-2025 | Wednesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | Closed | Open |
| 25-Dec-2025 | Thursday | Christmas | Closed | Closed |
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NSE Clearing Holidays 2025
On these days, clearing and settlement will not take place in the Equity, Mutual Funds, Equity Derivative, SLB and commodity derivatives Segment:
| Date | Day | Description |
| 19-Feb-2025 | Wednesday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
| 26-Feb-2025 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri |
| 14-Mar-2025 | Friday | Holi |
| 31-Mar-2025 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
| 01-Apr-2025 | Tuesday | Annual Bank closing |
| 10-Apr-2025 | Thursday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| 14-Apr-2025 | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 18-Apr-2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 01-May-2025 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day |
| 12-May-2025 | Monday | Buddha Pournima |
| 15-Aug-2025 | Friday | Independence Day / Parsi New Year |
| 27-Aug-2025 | Wednesday | Shri Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 05-Sep-2025 | Friday | Id-E-Milad |
| 02-Oct-2025 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra |
| 21-Oct-2025 | Tuesday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan |
| 22-Oct-2025 | Wednesday | Balipratipada |
| 05-Nov-2025 | Wednesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
| 25-Dec-2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
NSE Market Timings
The NSE market operates across multiple segments, including Equities, Derivatives, Commodities, Currency, and Securities Lending & Borrowing. Each segment follows specific trading hours, with designated sessions for order placement, modifications, and settlement.
Below are the official NSE market timings to help traders plan their activities efficiently.
1. Equity Derivatives
Here are the official NSE market timings for the equities segment, including pre-open, regular trading, closing, and block deal sessions.
| Session | Timings | Details |
| a) Pre-open session | 09:00 hrs – 09:08 hrs | Order entry & modification window (random closure in last minute). Pre-open order matching starts immediately after order entry closes. |
| b) Regular trading session | 09:15 hrs – 15:30 hrs | Trading in the Normal / Limited Physical Market. |
| c) Closing session | 15:40 hrs – 16:00 hrs | Post-market closing session for trade modifications and adjustments. |
| d) Block Deal Session – Morning Window | 08:45 AM – 09:00 AM | Block deal transactions in the morning window. |
| e) Block Deal Session – Afternoon Window | 02:05 PM – 02:20 PM | Block deal transactions in the afternoon window. |
2. Mutual Funds
Here are the official NSE Market Timings for the MFSS Segment, including different series options and transaction categories.
| Market Time | Segment |
| 09:00 hrs – 15:00 hrs | MFSS Segment |
| Series | Description |
| DP | Dividend Pay-out option |
| DR | Dividend reinvestment option |
| GR | Growth option |
Transaction Timings by Category:
| Category | Description | Timing |
| HLIQD | Liquid transaction for Historic NAV – Only subscription allowed | 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM |
| All categories other than HLIQD | All subscriptions including DBTCR transactions | 09:00 AM – 02:30 PM |
| All Categories | All redemptions and switch transactions | 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM |
3. Securities Lending & Borrowing Market
The Securities Lending & Borrowing Market (SLBM) operates on all weekdays, except for Saturdays, Sundays, and NSE-declared holidays. This platform allows participants to engage in borrowing and lending transactions, including early recall and early repayment orders.
Securities Lending & Borrowing Market Timings
| Session | Timings |
| Market Open | 09:15 hrs |
| Market Close | 17:00 hrs |
4. Equity Derivatives
The derivatives segment on NSE operates on all weekdays, except for Saturdays, Sundays, and exchange-declared holidays. Below are the official market timings for trading, position limits, and trade modifications.
NSE Derivatives Market Timings
| Session | Timings |
| Normal Market / Exercise Market Open | 09:15 hrs |
| Normal Market Close | 15:30 hrs |
| Setup Cutoff Time for Position Limit/Collateral Value | 16:15 hrs |
| Trade Modification / Exercise Market End | 16:15 hrs |
5. Commodity Derivatives
The Commodity Derivatives segment on NSE operates on all weekdays, except for Saturdays, Sundays, and exchange-declared holidays. Below are the official market timings, including session-wise trading hours and cut-off timings for trade modifications and collateral limits.
NSE Commodity Derivatives Market Timings
| Session | Timings |
| Normal Market Open | 09:00 hrs |
| Normal Market Close | 23:30 hrs |
Trading Timings for Commodity Derivatives
| Commodity Category | Trade Start Time | Trade End Time (After Start of US Daylight Savings in Spring Season) | Trade End Time (After End of US Daylight Savings in Spring Season) |
| Internationally Referenced Non-Agri Commodities | 09:00 AM | 11:30 PM | 11:55 PM |
| Trade Modification | — | 11:45 PM | 11:59 PM |
| Position Limit / Collateral Value Set-up / Cut-off | — | 11:45 PM | 11:59 PM |
Special Note on Muhurat Trading 2025
On Diwali (Laxmi Pujan) – October 23, 2025, the NSE will conduct a special Muhurat Trading session for a short period in the evening. The exact timings will be announced closer to the date. Muhurat Trading is considered an auspicious time to invest in the stock market.
Why Are NSE Holidays Important for Traders?
Understanding NSE holidays helps traders and investors in several ways:
- Better Trading Planning: Knowing the stock market holidays helps traders manage open positions effectively and avoid last-minute surprises.
- Risk Management: If an important event occurs on a holiday, the market may react sharply on the next trading day. Traders can prepare strategies accordingly.
- Settlement and Fund Transfers: Clearing holidays impact settlement processes, which can delay fund transfers and transactions.
Conclusion
The NSE Holidays 2025 list is essential for traders and investors to plan their stock market activities. Since the stock market is closed on trading holidays and clearing processes do not occur on clearing holidays, it is crucial to keep track of these dates to avoid any disruption in trading activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many trading holidays are there in NSE in 2025?
A. The NSE will observe multiple trading holidays in 2025, including national holidays and major festivals like Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Diwali, and Christmas. The exact number of holidays depends on the trading segment.
Q. Will the NSE be open on weekends in 2025?
A. No, NSE remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays for all trading segments, except for special trading sessions like Muhurat Trading on Diwali, which will be announced separately.
Q. Is there a separate holiday list for clearing and settlement in NSE?
A. Yes, NSE Clearing Holidays are different from Trading Holidays. While trading may be open on certain days, clearing and settlement processes do not occur on designated clearing holidays.
Q. Will there be Muhurat Trading on Diwali in 2025?
A. Yes, NSE will conduct Muhurat Trading on Diwali Laxmi Pujan (October 21, 2025, Tuesday). The exact trading timings will be announced through an official NSE circular.
Q. Can I place orders on NSE holidays?|
A. No, you cannot place, modify, or execute trades on trading holidays. However, for some segments, you may schedule orders in advance for execution on the next trading day.
Q. Where can I find the official NSE holiday list for 2025?
A. You can check the official NSE holiday list for 2025 on the NSE website for the latest updates.
