Understanding the Basics of Securities Markets
A plain-English guide to securities markets in India: equity vs debt, primary vs secondary markets, SEBI's role, and Tax Year 2026-27 rates explained with worked examples.
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Staying updated with the NSE holidays 2025 is crucial for every trader and investor in India. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) observes several non-trading days each year when the equity, equity derivatives, and SLB segments are closed. This guide provides the latest verified list of NSE trading holidays for 2025, helping you plan your trades and investments efficiently.
Knowing the trading holidays helps you:
The following table lists all NSE trading holidays in 2025 that fall on weekdays. The exchange will be closed for equity, equity derivatives, and SLB segments on these dates.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Wednesday | Mahashivratri |
| 14 Mar | Friday | Holi |
| 31 Mar | Monday | Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
| 10 Apr | Thursday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| 14 Apr | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 18 Apr | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May | Thursday | Maharashtra Day |
| 15 Aug | Friday | Independence Day |
| 27 Aug | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 2 Oct | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra |
| 21 Oct | Tuesday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading Session) |
| 22 Oct | Wednesday | Diwali Balipratipada |
| 5 Nov | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 25 Dec | Thursday | Christmas |
Note: Muhurat Trading will be conducted on 21 October 2025. Timings will be announced by NSE closer to Diwali.
Holidays coinciding with Saturdays or Sundays:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 6 Apr | Sunday | Shri Ram Navami |
| 7 Jun | Saturday | Bakra Eid |
| 6 Jul | Sunday | Muharram |
| Month | Holidays |
|---|---|
| February | Mahashivratri (26th) |
| March | Holi (14th), Eid-Ul-Fitr (31st) |
| April | Shri Mahavir Jayanti (10th), Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti (14th), Good Friday (18th) |
| May | Maharashtra Day (1st) |
| August | Independence Day (15th), Ganesh Chaturthi (27th) |
| October | Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra (2nd), Diwali Laxmi Pujan (21st), Balipratipada (22nd) |
| November | Guru Nanak Jayanti (5th) |
| December | Christmas (25th) |
Awareness of the NSE holidays 2025 enables you to plan trading and investments efficiently. Mark these dates on your calendar to avoid disruption and manage your financial planning proactively.
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