Stock Market To Remain Shut For These Days During Diwali; Check The Details Of Muhurat Trading | Markets

As the festive season approaches, the Indian stock markets are preparing for an extended break. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed for four consecutive days from October 18 to 22, 2025. This extended closure includes Dhanteras (October 19, Sunday), Diwali-Laxmi Pujan (October 21, Tuesday), and Balipratipada (October 22, Wednesday), along with the regular weekend holiday on October 18 (Saturday).

In line with these holidays, the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) and currency derivatives markets will also remain shut for the same duration.

Stock Market Holiday Calendar – October To December 2025

Here are the confirmed stock market holidays for the rest of the year:

October 21 – Diwali (Laxmi Pujan)

October 22 – Balipratipada

November 5 – Prakash Gurpurb (Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti)

December 25 – Christmas Day

Muhurat Trading 2025: Special Session Details

Despite the Diwali holiday, investors will have a brief opportunity to trade during the Muhurat Trading session, a traditional market event symbolising wealth and prosperity for the new Hindu financial year, Samvat 2082.

As per circulars from BSE and NSE issued on September 22, this year’s Muhurat trading will take place on October 21, 2025.

Trading Window: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

Trade Modification Allowed Till: 2:55 PM

“All trades executed in this Diwali Muhurat trading session shall result in settlement obligations,” the NSE stated in its circular.

Unlike the usual evening slot, this year’s session will take place in the afternoon.

Segments Open During Muhurat Trading

Investors will be able to trade across various segments during the one-hour window:

Equity cash segment

Equity futures & options (F&O)

Currency derivatives

Commodity derivatives

Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB)

What History Says About Muhurat Trading

Muhurat trading has historically seen positive sentiment, with benchmark indices ending in the green in 13 out of the last 16 years.

In 2024, both major indices gained during the session:

BSE Sensex rose by 335 points (0.42 per cent)

Nifty 50 climbed 99 points (0.41 per cent)

This annual session is not just symbolic; it also reflects investor optimism at the start of the new Samvat, often influencing market tone in the days that follow.