On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Indian stock market will be closed on account of Diwali Balipratipada. This closure applies to both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). However, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, while normal trading activities are suspended for Diwali Laxmi Pujan, a special Muhurat trading session will be conducted.
Diwali and Market Holidays
Diwali, a significant festival in India, leads to a couple of closures for the stock market. In 2025, the stock market will observe holidays on Tuesday, October 21, for Diwali Laxmi Pujan, and Wednesday, October 22, for Diwali Balipratipada.
Muhurat Trading
Despite the holiday on October 21st, the BSE and NSE will conduct a one-hour special trading session known as Muhurat trading. This is a long-standing tradition observed on Diwali, considered an auspicious time for investors to make symbolic purchases and begin the new financial year with prosperity. The exact timings for the Muhurat trading session will be announced closer to the date. However, in 2025, Muhurat trading will take place on Tuesday, October 21, during the evening. According to one source, this special Muhurat trading session will take place from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM on October 21, 2025, with pre-open trade happening from 1:30 PM to 1:45 PM.
Impact of Holidays
Stock market holidays, including weekends, can impact trading strategies and outcomes due to the delay in trade settlements. It's crucial for traders and investors to be aware of these non-trading days to manage their schedules and adjust their strategies effectively. In 2025, several holidays fall on Fridays or Mondays, creating extended weekends, so it is important to plan trades accordingly.
2025 Holiday Calendar
In 2025, there will be a total of 14 trading holidays. The months with the most holidays are April and October, each having three holidays. Some holidays in 2025 fall on weekends, such as Republic Day (January 26), Ram Navami (April 6), Eid-ul-Adha (June 7), and Muharram (July 6). Apart from Diwali Balipratipada on October 22nd, the stock exchanges will also be closed on Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev (November 5) and Christmas (December 25).
Trading Hours and Segments
The regular trading hours for the equity segment at BSE and NSE are from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM on weekdays. However, the exchanges are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Besides the equity segment, the NSE also has trading in other segments with different timings:
- Interest Rate Futures: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Commodity Derivatives: 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM
- Derivatives Segment: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Additional Information
The stock exchanges may modify the holiday schedule, and any changes will be communicated through official circulars. Investors can check the BSE or NSE websites for the complete list of stock market holidays in 2025.
