Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE, BSE Open Or Closed On Dussehra & Gandhi Jayanti Today, October 2?

Stock Market Holidays 2025: The Indian stock markets will remain closed on Thursday, October 2, on account of ‘Dussehra’ and ‘Gandhi Jayanti’. Both NSE and BSE will remain shut, and there will be no trading

in any segment, including equity, derivatives, or securities lending and borrowing (SLB).

Normal trading will resume on Friday, October 3.

Alongside equity and derivative segments, trading in currency and interest rate derivatives will also be closed for the day.

Upcoming Holidays

In October 2025, the stock exchanges have a few more holidays lined up. After October 2, there are two more holidays this month:

– October 21: Diwali (Laxmi Pujan)

– October 22: Diwali Balipratipada

Although October 21 is officially a holiday, a special Diwali Muhurat trading session will reportedly be held from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm, with the trade modification deadline at 2:55 pm.

The NSE said in its circular, “All trades executed in this Diwali Muhurat trading session shall result in settlement obligations.”

The Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) and currency derivatives markets will also remain closed on these dates. Other upcoming holidays in 2025 include Prakash Gurpurb, birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, on November 5 and Christmas on December 25.

Knowing these dates helps traders and investors manage their portfolios effectively and avoid last-minute rushes.

About Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Gandhi led the country’s freedom struggle through non-violent protests, including the Salt March and the Quit India Movement.

The day is also recognised globally as the International Day of Non-Violence, and tributes are paid at Gandhi’s memorial at Raj Ghat in New Delhi and other locations across India. Various programs, prayer services, and commemorations are held nationwide to honour his legacy.

Trading Schedule

India’s stock markets operate from Monday to Friday, but they close on weekends and select national or religious holidays. Trading in equities, derivatives, and other segments pauses on these holidays, giving investors and financial institutions time to observe important events while markets remain inactive.