Introduction
For traders and investors, knowing the market holiday schedule in advance is essential for planning trades and avoiding surprises. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) observe specific holidays during the year when no trading activity takes place or operates on restricted timings. In this blog post, we’ll provide the NSE holiday list 2025 and the MCX holiday list 2025, highlight differences between their schedules, and offer tips on how to utilize this information for effective trading.
FAQ about NSE, BSE, and MCX Trading Holiday List
India is the small version of the world. That is why there is a celebration every other day. But closing the share bazaar every couple of days can not be possible. Hence the stock market of India decided to publish a list of holidays every year so that people could know on which days the market will remain closed. So that traders could map up their figures and people could enjoy their festival as well. That is why NSE, BSE, and MCX provide holidays.
As the market stays closed on Saturdays and Sundays if any holiday falls under that then the holiday does not continue on Mondays. That means you can start trading on Monday normally like the way you do after any Sunday.
No, the market remains closed for just one day that is Dussehra. Though the celebration started and continues for the next nine days the market stays closed for only one day which is the last day.
No, there is very few occasion when the MCX market remains closed for both the morning session and evening session. Good Friday and Republic Day are those occasions when the market stays closed for both sessions.
NSE Holiday List 2025
The National Stock Exchange observes the following holidays in 2025:
Full-Day Trading Holidays
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| February 26 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri |
| March 14 | Friday | Holi |
| March 31 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
| April 10 | Thursday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 14 | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day |
| August 15 | Friday | Independence Day |
| August 27 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 2 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra |
| October 21* | Tuesday | Diwali-Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading)* |
| October 22 | Wednesday | Diwali-Balipratipada |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas |
Weekends with Holidays
Holidays falling on Saturdays or Sundays include:
- January 26, Sunday: Republic Day
- April 6, Sunday: Shri Ram Navami
- June 7, Saturday: Bakri Id
- July 6, Sunday: Muharram
MCX Holiday List 2025
The Multi Commodity Exchange holiday schedule differs slightly from NSE, with additional emphasis on morning and evening sessions. Here’s the holiday breakdown:
Full-Day Market Closures
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| August 15 | Friday | Independence Day |
| October 21 | Tuesday | Diwali-Laxmi Pujan |
| October 2 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas |
Restricted Trading (Morning Session Closed, Evening Session Open)
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| February 26 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri |
| March 14 | Friday | Holi |
| March 31 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr |
| April 10 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 14 | Monday | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 1 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day |
| August 27 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Gurunanak Jayanti |
How to Plan Your Trades Around Market Holidays
- Mark the Dates: Keep the holiday schedules for both NSE and MCX handy to avoid trading surprises.
- Adjust Trading Strategies: Plan around full-day closures or restricted hours, especially for commodities trading on MCX.
- Prepare for Muhurat Trading: Don’t miss Diwali Muhurat Trading on October 21, 2025, a symbolic session for auspicious trades.
- Monitor International Markets: Indian holidays don’t affect global markets. Keep an eye on international trading sessions for additional opportunities.
Conclusion
Understanding the NSE holiday list 2025 and MCX holiday list 2025 is vital for planning your trading year. By aligning your strategies with these schedules, you can make better decisions, avoid downtime, and capitalize on every opportunity.
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