The NSE is closed on all declared public holidays. There is no trading in the Equity, Equity Derivatives, and SLB segments on these days. The Currency Derivatives and Commodity Derivatives segments may also be closed, with a few exceptions as noted.
NSE Holiday Calendar for 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Description |
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| Jan 26 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| Mar 03 | Monday | Maha Shivratri |
| Mar 14 | Friday | Holika Dahan (Evening Session Closure) |
| Mar 17 | Monday | Holi |
| Apr 02 | Wednesday | Ramzan Id (Idul Fitr) |
| Apr 14 | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| Apr 17 | Thursday | Ram Navami |
| May 01 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day |
| Jun 17 | Tuesday | Bakri Id (Eid al-Adha) |
| Jul 17 | Thursday | Muharram |
| Aug 15 | Friday | Independence Day |
| Aug 26 | Tuesday | Janmashtami (Samvat 2081) |
| Sep 02 | Tuesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Oct 02 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| Oct 12 | Sunday | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) |
| Oct 20 | Monday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Evening Session Closure) |
| Oct 21 | Tuesday | Diwali Balipratipada (Samvat 2081) |
| Oct 31 | Friday | Gurunanak Jayanti |
| Nov 05 | Wednesday | Bhai Duj |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas |
Important Notes:
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Evening Session Closures: The exchange will close early for the evening session (from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM IST) on:
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Holika Dahan (March 14, 2025)
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Diwali Laxmi Pujan (October 20, 2025)
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Muhurta Trading for Diwali (Samvat 2081) will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM. This is a special, one-hour trading session.
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Currency & Commodity Derivatives: The Currency Derivatives segment will remain closed on all the holidays mentioned above. The Commodity Derivatives segment will also be closed on these days, except for Maharashtra Day (May 1), where it will remain open.
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Weekend Holidays: The NSE is regularly closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Official Source: This list is based on the NSE’s official circular. You can always verify it on the NSE website: https://www.nseindia.com/
It is always a good practice to double-check with your broker a day before a major holiday to confirm the market timings.
Disclaimer: This calendar is for informational purposes only. While it is accurate based on the official NSE circular, trading schedules are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances or regulatory directives.
