Share Market Holiday 2025: Complete NSE, BSE & Global Dates

If you're trading or investing in Indian markets, knowing the official trading holidays is crucial. Exchange closures can affect liquidity, order execution, derivatives expiry schedules, and even global fund pricing.

For 2025, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have published full holiday calendars. 

This article lays out all the NSE/BSE holidays, key global stock-exchange holidays that matter for international exposure, and how you can plan to avoid surprises.

India Share Market Holiday 2025: Complete List

Listed above are the confirmed dates when NSE and BSE will be fully closed (equity, derivatives, SLB, etc.), excluding weekends.

Additional Notes

1) On October 21, 2025,Muhurat trading will be conducted as a special one-hour session during Diwali Laxmi Pujan.

2) Weekend holidays are standard (Saturday & Sunday), and if a holiday falls on a weekend, the market is closed as usual.

3) Commodity derivatives, currency derivatives, etc., may have different holiday observances or morning/evening session closures. For example, the Commodity Derivatives Segment may have only partial closures or modified session timings on some holidays. [1]

Global Stock Exchange Holidays to Watch in 2025

Listed above are some key global holidays for major exchanges in 2025. [2]

Major closures include:

• United States (NYSE & NASDAQ): Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

• United Kingdom (LSE): Easter holidays, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas & Boxing Day

• Hong Kong & Singapore Exchanges (HKEX/SGX): Lunar New Year, National Day, Golden Week

• Japan (TSE): Golden Week, Obon, New Year holidays

These dates are crucial for Indian traders because, if you hold overseas ETFs, ADRs, or global portfolios, they can impact liquidity or pricing. 

How Market Holidays Affect Trading Strategies?

1) Liquidity & Price Gaps

When Indian markets are closed but global markets are open (or vice versa), you can see price gaps in international ETFs/derivatives, ADRs, or currency pairs once markets open.

2) Derivative Expiry & Settlement Delays

Option/futures expiry days and settlement cycles may shift if they fall on holidays. For example, settlements that should happen on a holiday might be pushed.

3) News Flow Clustering

Corporate earnings or announcements often cluster before/after long weekends.

4) Overnight & Global Open Correlation

Overlapping hours with the U.S., Europe, and Asia mean global holidays impact overnight sentiment.

5) Planning Trades & Cash Flow

Use holiday downtime to plan fund transfers, risk positions, and paperwork to avoid disruptions.

Tips for Indian Investors Around Market Holidays

1) Double-Check "Derivative Segments" vs "Equity Segments" Holidays

Sometimes, derivative contracts may observe different holidays or partial session closures. Always check for your specific segment (options, futures, commodities).

2) Watch for "Muhurat Trading"

Expect heavy participation and symbolic trades during the Diwali session.

3) Global Holiday Calendars

For trades in foreign markets or holdings abroad, keep a schedule of worldwide holidays. 

4) Broker Notifications

Platforms like EBC Financial Group often notify traders of closures and adjust trading access.

5) Plan Corporate Work & Tax Filings Around Holidays

Since many financial or government offices also close, this may delay verifications or paperwork.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Are NSE & BSE Closed on All Religious Festivals in India?

Not all. Only those officially declared by the exchanges are observed. Regional festivals may not affect trading unless notified.

Q2: What Happens if a Trading Holiday Falls on a Sunday?

The market is already closed on Sundays. If an official holiday coincides with a Sunday, the market doesn't have an extra day off.

Q3: What Is Muhurat Trading and Why Is It Important?

It's a symbolic trading session that lasts one hour on Diwali (October 21, 2025), thought to attract prosperity. It also sees high liquidity and retail participation.

Q4: Will Global Holidays Affect Indian Mutual Funds or ETFs?

Yes. If U.S. or European markets are shut, global funds may see reduced liquidity or delayed NAV updates.

Conclusion

In conclusion, indian markets will observe multiple closures across equities, derivatives, and commodities, with global markets also impacting investor sentiment in 2025.

Therefore, stay proactive, track announcements, and use market holidays to reassess strategies rather than being caught off guard.

Disclaimer: This material is for general information purposes only and is not intended as (and should not be considered to be) financial, investment or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by EBC or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.

Sources

[1] https://www.nseclearing.in/sites/default/files/2025-01/F%26amp%3BO%20.pdf

[2] https://eodhd.com/financial-apis-blog/major-stock-market-holidays