NSE Holidays 2025

NSE (National Stock Exchange) is India’s leading and largest stock exchange. In 2024, it has become the 7th largest stock exchange in the world with a market capitalisation of more than $5 trillion.

In 2025, as investors, traders and businesses plan their financial strategies, understanding the NSE holiday calendar becomes crucial. This calendar not only determines trading days but also aids in planning investment decisions that align market activities and ensure compliance with operational schedules. 

Let us take a closer look at the NSE holidays 2025 and their significance for market participants.

NSE Holidays 2025: Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment and SLB Segment

Following is a detailed list of all the NSE holidays in 2025:

▶️NSE to Conduct Live Trading Session on February 1, 2025, on account of the Union Budget Presentation

▶️On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Muhurat Trading will be conducted in the account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. 

NSE Holidays Falling on Weekends (Saturday/Sunday)

Here is an NSE holidays 2025 list falling on weekends (Saturday/Sunday): 

▶️You may also want to know about the BSE Holiday List 2025

NSE Holidays 2025 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment

Check out the list of NSE holidays 2025 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment:

NSE Timings 2025

The National Stock Exchange facilitates trading in the equities segment throughout the week, except on Saturdays, Sundays and exchange-declared holidays. 

Understanding the detailed market schedule is crucial for investors and traders to optimise their trading strategies. Below are the key trading sessions and their timings:

Pre-Open Session

• Order Entry & Modification: 09:00 AM to 09:08 AM*. The session includes a random closure during the last minute.
• Order Matching: Begins immediately after the close of the order entry window.

Regular Trading Session

• Market Open: 09:15 AM
• Market Close: 03:30 PM

Closing Session

This session is conducted between 03:40 PM and 04:00 PM to finalise and confirm closing prices.

Block Deal Session

• Morning Window: 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
• Afternoon Window: 02:05 PM to 02:20 PM

*Internationally Linked Agricultural Commodities: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM/9:30 PM 

Note: On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Muhurat Trading will be conducted in the account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan.

Muhurat Trading

Muhurat Trading is an auspicious stock market trading occasion wherein the trading happens for an entire hour on Diwali, which is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. This year, Muhurat Trading will be conducted on October 21, 2025 (Tuesday).