The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India has outlined its trading holidays for the year 2025. These holidays are days when the exchange remains closed, and no trading activities occur. The schedule includes national holidays, significant festivals, and other notable events. Understanding these dates is crucial for investors and traders to plan their activities effectively.
Complete List of NSE Trading Holidays in 2025:
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Maha Shivaratri: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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Holi: Friday, March 14, 2025
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Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id): Monday, March 31, 2025
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Shri Mahavir Jayanti: Thursday, April 10, 2025
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Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti: Monday, April 14, 2025
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Good Friday: Friday, April 18, 2025
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Maharashtra Day: Thursday, May 1, 2025
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Independence Day: Friday, August 15, 2025
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Ganesh Chaturthi: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra: Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Diwali – Laxmi Pujan: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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Diwali Balipratipada: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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Christmas: Thursday, December 25, 2025
Holidays Falling on Weekends in 2025
In 2025, certain holidays coincide with weekends, resulting in no additional trading holidays on these dates:
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Republic Day: Sunday, January 26, 2025
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Ram Navami: Sunday, April 6, 2025
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Eid-ul-Adha (Bakri Id): Saturday, June 7, 2025
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Muharram: Sunday, July 6, 2025
A special trading session, known as Muhurat Trading, is conducted on Diwali, symbolizing an auspicious beginning to the new financial year. In 2025, Muhurat Trading is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21. The exact timings for this session will be announced closer to the date.
Settlement Holidays:
Settlement holidays are days when markets are open, but settlements do not occur due to banking holidays. For 2025, the NSE has identified the following settlement holidays:
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Annual Bank Closing: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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Parsi New Year: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Impact on Trading and Settlement:
On trading holidays, all segments of the NSE, including the Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment, and SLB Segment, remain closed. It’s important for traders and investors to note that if a holiday falls on the weekly expiry of equity options contracts, the NSE typically moves the expiration to the working day before the holiday. Additionally, during settlement holidays, while trading may occur, the settlement of trades is postponed to the next working day
Planning Ahead:
Being aware of these holidays allows market participants to strategize their trading activities and manage their portfolios effectively. It’s advisable to keep track of any announcements from the NSE regarding changes or additions to the holiday schedule. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to official communications from the NSE.