Trading Holidays in India 2025: Full List of NSE, BSE & MCX Holidays

Trading Holidays in India 2025
Trading Holidays in India 2025

The Indian stock market operates on all weekdays, but it observes certain public and festival holidays every year. These trading holidays are announced by stock exchanges like the NSE (National Stock Exchange), BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange), and MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) in advance. Whether you’re an investor, trader, or financial analyst, keeping track of these holidays is essential to plan your trades and avoid any surprises. This article provides a complete list of trading holidays in India for the year 2025 for NSE, BSE, and MCX.


πŸ“… NSE & BSE Trading Holidays in 2025

DateDayHoliday
January 26SundayRepublic Day
February 26WednesdayMahashivratri
March 14FridayHoli
March 31MondayEid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid)
April 10ThursdayMahavir Jayanti
April 14MondayDr. Ambedkar Jayanti
April 18FridayGood Friday
May 1ThursdayMaharashtra Day
August 15FridayIndependence Day
August 27WednesdayGanesh Chaturthi
October 2ThursdayGandhi Jayanti / Dussehra
October 21*TuesdayDiwali Laxmi Pujan (*Muhurat Trading)
October 22WednesdayDiwali Balipratipada
November 5WednesdayGuru Nanak Jayanti
December 25ThursdayChristmas Day

πŸ•―οΈ Note: Muhurat trading will be conducted on the evening of October 21, 2025, during Diwali.


πŸ•˜ MCX Trading Holidays 2025

For MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange), there are morning and evening sessions. Some holidays affect only the morning or evening session.

DateDayHolidaySession Closed
January 26SundayRepublic DayFull Day
March 14FridayHoliMorning Only
March 31MondayEid-Ul-FitrFull Day
April 14MondayAmbedkar JayantiMorning Only
May 1ThursdayMaharashtra DayMorning Only
August 15FridayIndependence DayFull Day
October 2ThursdayGandhi JayantiFull Day
October 22WednesdayDiwali BalipratipadaMorning Only
December 25ThursdayChristmasFull Day

βœ”οΈ Always cross-check the MCX official website for any updates or revisions in the trading calendar.


πŸ“Œ Why Are Trading Holidays Important?

  • πŸ“‰ Avoid placing trades on non-working days.
  • πŸ“Š Helps in better portfolio planning and risk management.
  • πŸ’Ό Useful for brokers and institutions to plan settlements and reconciliations.

🧠 Pro Tip for Traders

Plan your trading strategy around long weekends and major festivals. Liquidity is usually low during such times, and market volatility may increase just before or after the holiday.


πŸ”š Conclusion

Being aware of the trading holidays helps you avoid last-minute trading issues and plan your investments better. Bookmark this article or sync the NSE/BSE/MCX holiday calendar with your Google Calendar to stay updated.


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