Mumbai: The Indian stock markets — NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) — will be closed on three days in October 2025 for major national and religious holidays. These closures
are in addition to regular weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), making a total of 11 non-trading days during the month.
Both exchanges have issued an official circular confirming the dates.
Full List of October 2025 Stock Market Holidays
October 2 (Thursday) – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra
October 21 (Tuesday) – Diwali Laxmi Pujan
October 22 (Wednesday) – Diwali Balipratipada
On these days, equity, derivatives, commodity, and currency markets will remain shut, including MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange).
Muhurat Trading 2025: A Special Diwali Session
Even though the stock markets will be closed on Diwali day (October 21), there will be a special Muhurat Trading session — a one-hour symbolic trading window to mark the start of the new Hindu calendar year (Samvat 2082).
Date: October 21, 2025
Time: 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
Trade Modification Deadline: 2:55 PM
This session will be active across all segments — equity, F&O (futures & options), currency, commodity, and securities lending & borrowing.
What is Muhurat Trading and Why is It Important?
Muhurat Trading is a long-standing Diwali tradition in the Indian stock market. It symbolizes a fresh start to the financial year and is often considered auspicious by traders and investors.
Despite low volumes, historical data shows a positive trend during this session. In the last 16 years, markets closed in the green on 13 occasions.
In 2024, the Sensex gained 335 points and the Nifty rose 99 points during the Muhurat session.
Upcoming Holiday Highlights
November 5: Prakash Gurpurb (Guru Nanak Jayanti)
December 25: Christmas Day
Investors are advised to plan their trades in advance, considering these holidays.
