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By Ankur Chandra | Updated at: Nov 13, 2025 10:07 AM IST

Upcoming NSE Holiday is on December 25, 2025 (Thursday). In 2025, the NSE will observe 14 trading holidays, carefully distributed throughout the year to maintain market efficiency while respecting important national and cultural events. These holidays are outlined below in the NSE Stock Market Holiday List for 2025. Let us take a look at the holiday list of National Stock Exchange.
The List of NSE Holidays 2025 will observe 14 trading holidays distributed in the NSE holiday calendar to balance market accessibility with important cultural and national observances. Here’s the comprehensive NSE Market holidays 2025 schedule:
| Sr. No | Occasion | Date | Day |
| 1 | Republic Day | January 26, 2025 | Sunday |
| 2 | Mahashivratri | February 26, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 3 | Holi | March 14, 2025 | Friday |
| 4 | Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | March 31, 2025 | Monday |
| 5 | Ram Navami | April 6, 2025 | Sunday |
| 6 | Mahavir Jayanti | April 10, 2025 | Thursday |
| 7 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2025 | Monday |
| 8 | Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday |
| 9 | Maharashtra Day | May 1, 2025 | Thursday |
| 10 | Bakri Id | June 7, 2025 | Saturday |
| 11 | Muharram | July 6, 2025 | Sunday |
| 12 | Independence Day | August 15, 2025 | Friday |
| 13 | Ganesh Chaturthi | August 27, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 14 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra | October 2, 2025 | Thursday |
| 15 | Diwali Laxmi Pujan | October 21, 2025 | Tuesday |
| 16 | Diwali Balipratipada | October 22, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 17 | Gurunanak Jayanti | November 5, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 18 | Christmas | December 25, 2025 | Thursday |
The Upcoming NSE holiday is Christmas, which falls on December 25, 2025 (Thursday). On the Occasion of Christmas, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed on this day.

Important Note: The Diwali Laxmi Pujan day (October 21) includes a special Muhurat Trading session, with specific timings to be announced by the exchange closer to the NSE holiday dates.
What makes this list of holidays for Indian stock market special? Let’s break it down:
Just as your favourite restaurant might have different hours on weekends, the stock market has its own weekend rhythm. In 2025, some significant holidays coincide with regular weekend closures, creating what we might call “double holidays. Here is the list of holidays in NSE stock market:
| Sr. No | Occasion | Date | Day |
Regular Status
|
| 1 | Republic Day | January 26, 2025 | Sunday |
Regular Weekend Closure
|
| 2 | Ram Navami | April 6, 2025 | Sunday |
Regular Weekend Closure
|
| 3 | Bakri Id | June 7, 2025 | Saturday |
Regular Weekend Closure
|
| 4 | Muharram | July 6, 2025 | Sunday |
Regular Weekend Closure
|
Think of these NSE trading holidays like your usual holidays that fall on weekends in your regular job – they don’t create extra days off since the market is already closed.
The commodity market follows its own beat, operating in two distinct sessions that cater to international market timings and different trader needs.
| Sr. No. | Date | Day | Description | Morning Session (9 AM to 5 PM) | Evening Session (5 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM) |
| 1 | January 01, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year | Open | Closed |
| 2 | February 26, 2025 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri | Closed | Open |
| 3 | March 14, 2025 | Friday | Holi | Closed | Open |
| 4 | March 31, 2025 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | Closed | Open |
| 5 | April 10, 2025 | Thursday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 6 | April 14, 2025 | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 7 | April 18, 2025 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 8 | May 01, 2025 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
| 9 | August 15, 2025 | Friday | Independence Day | Closed | Closed |
| 10 | August 27, 2025 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
| 11 | October 02, 2025 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra | Closed | Closed |
| 12 | October 21, 2025 | Tuesday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan* | Closed | Closed |
| 13 | October 22, 2025 | Wednesday | Diwali-Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
| 14 | November 05, 2025 | Wednesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | Closed | Open |
| 15 | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas | Closed | Closed |
| Trading Session Type | Timing | Holiday Impact |
| Morning Session | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Closed on all listed holidays |
| Evening Session | 5:00 PM – 11:30/11:55 PM | Varies by holiday |
The NSE holiday schedule for 2025 is designed to balance market efficiency with cultural and national observances. The 14 trading NSE/BSE holidays in 2025 create a balanced calendar that respects cultural traditions while maintaining market efficiency. Whether you’re a day trader watching every market movement or a long-term investor planning your portfolio, this knowledge helps you.
The next upcoming NSE holiday in 2025 is December 25, for Christmas
The NSE Muhurat Trading in 2025 will take place from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM IST
No, NSE holidays aren’t the same for all market segments. While the equity market might be fully closed on festivals like Holi, the commodity market’s evening session often stays open to align with global trading. Different segments follow different schedules based on their specific market needs and international connections.
Special trading sessions like Muhurat Trading, held on Diwali (October 21, 2025), offer a one-hour window for all market segments. It’s a festive session, popular among both retail and institutional investors, and many consider it auspicious for starting new investments or trading relationships.
When the NSE closes for holidays, global traders adjust their strategies. While international markets continue trading, economic data releases persist, and significant events unfold worldwide. All these developments accumulate during the market closure and often manifest as increased trading activity or notable price movements when the market reopens.
Yes, clearing holidays, such as April 1, 2025 (Annual Bank Closing) and August 16, 2025 (Parsi New Year), where trading continues but settlement processes pause. During these days, you can execute trades, but the actual transfer of funds and securities shifts to the next working day.
Looking at the complete 2025 calendar, the NSE will observe 14 trading holidays throughout the year. Combined with 52 Saturdays and 52 Sundays, this totals approximately 118 non-trading days. This means the market remains open for about 247 trading days in 2025, providing substantial opportunities for investment activities.