The Indian stock market is entering the final months of the calendar year, and investors are keeping an eye on the upcoming stock market holidays. Today, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, trading in the stock market will remain closed on the occasion of the birthday (Guruparva) of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. October had three holidays due to festivals, while November will have only one holiday, and the next scheduled holiday will be Christmas on December 25. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed for trading on November 5. Investors should note that unlike the many holidays in October, this holiday is the only holiday traded in the month. The last trading holiday of the year will be on December 25, which coincides with the Christmas festival.
Stock Market Holiday: Stock Market Holiday in 2025
5 November (Wednesday) – Prakash Parv (Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji)
December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas
The stock market is open every Monday to Friday (except declared holidays). The market remains closed on Saturday and Sunday. Pre-Open Session (before the market opens). Order placement timings are 9:00 am to 9:08 am. After this order matching and processing begins.
Stock Market: Normal Trading Session
Market opening time: 9:15 am
Market closing time: 3:30 pm
Closing Session: 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM
Stock Market: Block Deal Session
Morning Timings: 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM
Afternoon Time: 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm
If you are an investor or businessman, this information can be very useful for you. However, stock exchanges may also close the market on days other than the holidays mentioned above or open the market on days not originally declared as holidays. The stock exchange may extend, extend or reduce trading hours as and when it deems appropriate and necessary.