Dhanteras, falling on Saturday, October 18, 2025, marks the official start of the five-day Diwali festival and is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. Celebrated two days before the main Diwali day, Dhanteras is traditionally associated with wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.
On this day, people purchase gold, silver, or new utensils as a symbol of inviting abundance into their homes. It is also a popular day for investors to make token purchases in gold ETFs, stocks, or other financial instruments to usher in prosperity for the coming year. As Dhanteras 2025 falls on a weekend, all major financial markets, including NSE and BSE, will remain closed in line with regular Saturday holidays.
This year, Diwali celebrations coincide with a series of stock market closures, starting from Dhanteras and extending through Balipratipada.
| Date | Day | Occasion | Market Status |
| October 18, 2025 | Saturday | Dhanteras | Closed (Weekend) |
| October 19, 2025 | Sunday | Weekend | Closed |
| October 20, 2025 | Monday | – | Open (Normal Trading) |
| October 21, 2025 | Tuesday | Diwali – Laxmi Pujan | Closed (Except Muhurat Trading Session) |
| October 22, 2025 | Wednesday | Balipratipada | Closed (Full-Day Holiday on NSE, BSE & MCX) |
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In a notable shift from tradition, the Muhurat Trading session this year will be held in the afternoon, 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, rather than in the evening. This special session holds deep cultural significance and is considered an auspicious time to make investments.
Traders and investors often view Muhurat Trading as a time to make token purchases, signifying prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. With adjusted timings this year, market participants are advised to plan their trades accordingly.
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Published on: Oct 18, 2025, 7:00 AM IST
Sachin Gupta
Sachin Gupta is a Content Writer with 6+ years of experience in the stock market, including global markets like the US, Canada, and Australia. At Angel One, Sachin specialises in creating financial content that simplifies complex market trends. Sachin holds a Master's in Commerce, specialising in Economics.
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