The Indian stock market will remain closed for three days in October. According to the official websites of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE):
October 2: Market holiday for Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra.
October 21 and 22: Market closed for Diwali (Lakshmi Pujan) and Balipratipada.
On October 21, there will be a special one-hour trading session called Muhurat Trading.
Other upcoming holidays include:
November 5: Market closed for Prakash Guruparva.
December 25: Market closed for Christmas.
Earlier this year, the stock market was also closed on August 27 for Ganesh Chaturthi.
What is Diwali Muhurat Trading?
Diwali is seen as a festival that marks the victory of good over evil.
In the stock market, Muhurat Trading is a special session that symbolizes the beginning of the new Hindu calendar year.
For 2025, the BSE and NSE have scheduled Muhurat Trading on October 21 from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM.
Many investors believe that trading during this auspicious period brings prosperity and financial gains throughout the year. Last year, the session was held between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
