NSE Holidays 2025: Full List of Trading Holidays and Timings
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is India’s largest stock exchange and, as of 2024, ranks as the 7th largest globally, boasting a market capitalization exceeding $5 trillion. For investors, traders, and businesses, staying updated with the NSE Holiday Calendar 2025 is vital for planning trades, managing risk, and maintaining compliance. This article provides a detailed list of NSE holidays 2025 for the Equity Segment, Equity Derivatives, SLB Segment, and Commodity Derivatives Segment, along with market timings and key FAQs.
NSE Holidays 2025 – Equity Segment, Derivatives & SLB Segment:
Below is the list of trading holidays for the Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment, and SLB Segment in 2025:
NSE Holidays Falling on Weekends in 2025:
Some holidays coincide with Saturdays or Sundays. These are:
NSE Commodity Derivatives Segment – Holiday Calendar 2025:
Here’s the list of NSE holidays for the Commodity Derivatives Segment, showing session-specific closures:
NSE Market Timings for 2025:
Understanding market session timings is essential for maximizing trade performance. Here’s a breakdown of NSE trading hours:
- Pre-Open Session:
- Order Entry & Modification: 09:00 AM to 09:08 AM
- Order Matching: Begins right after 09:08 AM
- Regular Trading:
- Market Open: 09:15 AM
- Market Close: 03:30 PM
- Closing Session:
- Time: 03:40 PM to 04:00 PM
- Block Deal Sessions:
- Morning Window: 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
- Afternoon Window: 02:05 PM to 02:20 PM
For select agricultural commodities linked to international markets, trading is permitted from 5:00 PM to 9:00/9:30 PM.
Muhurat Trading 2025:
Muhurat Trading is a symbolic, one-hour session held during Diwali to mark a prosperous beginning to the new financial year.
- Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Timing: Will be notified by NSE closer to the date
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour trading session on Diwali to mark good fortune and prosperity. It’s symbolic and widely followed by Indian investors and traders.
Yes, the NSE will be open for Equity, Derivatives, and SLB segments. However, Commodity Derivatives will be closed for the evening session.
There are 14 weekday holidays and 4 holidays on weekends for Equity and Derivatives. For the Commodity segment, 15 holidays are observed.
If an expiry date falls on an NSE holiday, the expiry is preponed to the previous working day.
Christmas on December 25, 2025 (Thursday), will be the final market holiday of the year.
A settlement holiday means the markets are open, but clearing and depository services are closed, affecting fund and share settlements.
Disclaimer:
The views shared here are for educational and informational purposes only. This article does not constitute financial advice or recommendations.
