Trading holiday during Diwali 2025: NSE and BSE to remain closed; check dates, time and more

The exchanges will be closed on October 21, on the eve of Diwali Laxmi Pujan, with a special one-hour Muhurat trading session scheduled during the day. The bourses will also remain shut on October 22 for Balipratipada.

Since Dhanteras falls on a Saturday, the markets will also be closed that day, as trading does not take place on weekends. Regular trading will resume on Monday, October 20.

Here are the remaining trading holidays of 2025

Muhurat trading date and time

As per the circular on the NSE and BSE, the stock markets will open on Tuesday, October 21, for a special one-hour trading session.

The bourses will be open for trading between 1:45 and 2:45 pm, with trade modifications ending at 2:55 pm.

Unlike in previous years when the session was held in the evening, Muhurat trading this year will take place in the afternoon.

Muhurat trading will take place across various segments such as commodity derivatives, currency derivatives, equity, equity futures & options, and securities lending & borrowing (SLB) during the same time period.