Indian Stock Exchange NSE Holidays 2025

Indian Stock Exchange NSE Holidays 2025: Plan Your Year Ahead

As we step into 2025, it’s essential for traders, investors, and market enthusiasts to stay updated with the official holidays of the Indian Stock Exchange (NSE and BSE). These holidays provide opportunities to plan trading strategies, enjoy personal downtime, or simply prepare for the market closures. Below is the comprehensive list of stock market holidays for 2025:

List of Indian Stock Exchange Holidays NSE 2025

Day	Date	Holiday
Wednesday	26-Feb-2025	Maha Shivaratri
Friday	14-Mar-2025	Holi
Monday	31-Mar-2025	Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid)
Thursday	10-Apr-2025	Mahavir Jayanti
Monday	14-Apr-2025	Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
Friday	18-Apr-2025	Good Friday
Thursday	01-May-2025	Maharashtra Day
Friday	15-Aug-2025	Independence Day
Wednesday	27-Aug-2025	Ganesh Chaturthi
Thursday	02-Oct-2025	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	21-Oct-2025	Diwali-Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading Session)
Wednesday	22-Oct-2025	Diwali-Balipratipada
Wednesday	05-Nov-2025	Gurunanak Jayanti
Thursday	25-Dec-2025	Christmas

Key Highlights for Traders in 2025

1. Strategic Breaks: With 14 holidays spread across the year, traders can anticipate market closures and plan their investments accordingly.
2. Festive Focus: Notably, Diwali—a significant occasion for the trading community—features both a market holiday on Balipratipada and the traditional Muhurat Trading session on Laxmi Pujan day (21st October 2025).
3. Clustered Holidays: April sees four holidays, providing a mid-year breather for the market.
4. Midweek Closures: Several holidays fall on weekdays, disrupting the trading week and creating potential for market adjustments post-reopening.

Tips for Traders

• Plan Ahead: Use the holiday schedule to analyze market trends around these closures. Historically, markets can show volatility before or after long breaks.
• Stay Informed: Muhurat Trading during Diwali is a unique session to watch out for, known for its auspicious significance in the trading community.
• Global Connections: For those trading globally, keep an eye on international market timings to align your strategies during Indian market holidays.

Closing Thoughts

Understanding the stock exchange holidays isn’t just about marking days off—it’s a strategic advantage for every trader and investor. With this 2025 holiday list, you’re equipped to navigate the market closures efficiently and make the most of your trading year.

Happy Trading in 2025!