NSE Holidays List 2025 – List of NSE Trading Holidays in India
NSE Holidays 2025: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India proudly stands as the country’s foremost stock exchange, recognized as the largest of its kind. It holds a prominent position on the global stage, ranking as the 10th largest stock exchange around the globe, with an impressive market capitalization that surpasses US$ 3.4 trillion.
Renowned for its operational excellence, the NSE facilitates seamless trading throughout the year. Regular trading hours run from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, granting traders a generous span of 6 hours and 15 minutes for their transactions. It’s worth noting that the NSE takes a break on Saturdays and Sundays, allowing participants a momentary pause from the hustle and bustle of the markets.
In addition to the standard weekend breaks, the NSE’s holiday schedule accommodates a variety of national and cultural festivities. For the year 2025, several market closures are planned to coincide with important events, providing opportunities for reflection and celebration among those involved in trading activities.
NSE Holidays in India 2025
| 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: October 21, 2025, Tuesday shall be a trading holiday on account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. Muhurat Trading will be conducted on that day. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently through a circular.
The holidays falling on Saturday / Sunday are as follows:
| 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 Market Timings 2025
Equity trading takes place daily from Monday to Friday, excluding weekends and officially recognized holidays. The trading timetable is outlined as follows:
A) Pre-open phase
Order submissions and changes can be made from 09:00 to 09:08, with a brief one-minute random pause before the pre-open order matching begins.
B) Regular trading phase
The market commences standard trading at 09:15 and concludes at 15:30.
C) Closing phase
The Closing Session is held from 15:40 to 16:00.
D) Block Deal Session Hours:
Morning Slot: Runs from 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM.
Afternoon Slot: Operates between 02:05 PM and 2:20 PM.
It’s important to remember that the Exchange holds the authority to modify market hours or close the market on unscheduled holidays as deemed necessary.