NSE Holidays 2025 : The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is the backbone of India’s financial markets, facilitating millions of equity, derivatives, and commodity trades every day. For investors, traders, and market participants, staying updated with the NSE Holidays 2025 is essential to avoid missed trading opportunities and settlement issues.
The NSE holiday calendar determines the days when trading remains closed across equity, derivatives, SLB, and commodity segments. Whether you are a long-term investor or an active intraday trader, knowing the NSE trading holidays in advance helps in better planning of investments, options expiry strategies, and portfolio management.
In this article, we provide a complete and updated list of NSE Holidays 2025 & 2026, including market timings, segment-wise closures, commodity trading holidays, and Muhurat Trading details, ensuring you never miss an important trading day.
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NSE Holidays 2025 & 2026 – Complete NSE Trading Holiday List, Timings & Muhurat Trading
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is India’s largest and most trusted stock exchange, playing a vital role in the country’s financial ecosystem. In recent years, NSE has emerged as one of the top global stock exchanges by market capitalisation, crossing the landmark valuation of over $5 trillion.
For investors, traders, brokers, and financial institutions, knowing the NSE Holidays 2025 & 2026 is extremely important. The NSE holiday calendar helps market participants plan their trading strategies, investment decisions, settlement cycles, and compliance requirements efficiently.
NSE Holidays December 2025
(Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment & SLB Segment)
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas |
📌 Trading will remain closed across all equity-related segments on this day.
NSE Holidays 2026 – Equity, Equity Derivatives & SLB Segment
Below is the official NSE holiday list for 2026 applicable to Equity Segment, Equity Derivatives Segment and Securities Lending & Borrowing (SLB):
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| March 03, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 03, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 01, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 02, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali – Balipratipada |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
NSE Holidays 2026 Falling on Weekends (Saturday / Sunday)
These holidays do not affect trading as NSE remains closed on weekends:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Mahashivratri |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitr |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| November 08, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan |
📌 Important:
➡️ Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 08, 2026.
➡️ Exact Muhurat Trading timings will be notified by NSE separately.
NSE Holidays 2026 – Commodity Derivatives Segment
Commodity trading follows a different holiday structure, with morning and evening sessions handled separately.
| Date | Holiday | Morning Session (9 AM – 5 PM) | Evening Session (5 PM – 11:30/11:55 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 01, 2026 | New Year | Open | Closed |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Republic Day | Closed | Closed |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Holi | Closed | Open |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Ram Navami | Closed | Open |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| Apr 03, 2026 | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| May 01, 2026 | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
| May 28, 2026 | Bakri Id | Closed | Open |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Muharram | Closed | Open |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
| Oct 02, 2026 | Gandhi Jayanti | Closed | Closed |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Dussehra | Closed | Open |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Diwali | Closed | Open |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Closed | Open |
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NSE Trading Timings 2025 & 2026
Understanding NSE timings is as important as knowing holidays.
Equity Market Timings
Pre-Open Session
⏰ 09:00 AM – 09:08 AM
(Random closure during last minute)
Regular Trading Session
⏰ 09:15 AM – 03:30 PM
Closing Session
⏰ 03:40 PM – 04:00 PM
Block Deal Session
⏰ Morning: 08:45 AM – 09:00 AM
⏰ Afternoon: 02:05 PM – 02:20 PM
Commodity Derivatives Timings
⏰ Market Open: 09:00 AM
⏰ Market Close: 11:30 PM / 11:55 PM
📌 On Muhurat Trading day, special timings apply.
Muhurat Trading 2026 – Complete Details
Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour trading session conducted on Diwali, considered highly auspicious by investors.
📅 Date: Sunday, November 08, 2026
🕉 Occasion: Diwali – Laxmi Pujan
📈 Applicable to: Equity, Equity Derivatives & Commodity Segments
Exact trading hours will be announced by NSE closer to the event.
Why NSE Holiday Calendar Is Important?
✔️ Helps avoid order rejections
✔️ Prevents settlement delays
✔️ Improves trading & investment planning
✔️ Essential for options expiry strategy
✔️ Mandatory for institutional compliance
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Muhurat Trading?
Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour trading session held on Diwali, symbolising prosperity and new financial beginnings.
Will NSE be open on 1st January 2026?
Yes, equity markets will remain open, but commodity evening session will be closed.
How many NSE holidays are there in 2026?
There are 15 official NSE trading holidays for equity markets in 2026.
What happens if a holiday falls on weekly options expiry?
The expiry is shifted to the previous trading day.
What was the last NSE holiday in 2025?
Christmas – December 25, 2025.
What is a settlement holiday?
A settlement holiday means trading may happen, but settlements are deferred.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. NSE holidays and timings are subject to change as per official notifications. Always verify details from the official NSE website or circulars before trading or investing.
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