Stock Market (NSE & BSE) Holidays October 2025: Key Dates and Muhurat Trading

October 2025 is an important month for traders and investors in India, with multiple festivals impacting the trading calendar. 

Stock Market (NSE & BSE) Holidays in October 2025

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will be closed on Thursday, 2nd October, in observance of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra.

Later, Tuesday, 21st October, is a holiday for Diwali Laxmi Pujan, the main day of the Diwali festival. On this day, while regular trading remains paused, Muhurat Trading will be conducted, offering a symbolic session that is considered highly auspicious for financial prosperity and long-term wealth.

Following this, the NSE will also remain closed on Wednesday, 22nd October, for Balipratipada.

Investors and traders should plan their transactions and investment activities around these dates to avoid last-minute disruptions. Festival holidays often see increased market activity in the days leading up to the closures, so careful planning is essential for both individual and institutional traders.

Muhurat Trading, in particular, is a unique opportunity for investors to participate in a short session symbolically while marking the beginning of a new financial year in a culturally significant manner.

Also Read: NSE Announces Muhurat Trading 2025 Timings for Diwali, Shifted to Afternoon!

Conclusion

Being aware of NSE holidays in October 2025 is crucial for effective trading and investment planning. With Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali Laxmi Pujan (and Muhurat Trading), and Balipratipada, traders have both festive breaks and opportunities to participate in symbolic trading sessions, ensuring smooth and timely financial decisions.

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