On Guru Nanak Jayanti, today, November 5, 2025, trading will remain closed in all segments on NSE and BSE. This is the only market holiday in November. The next holiday will be on December 25 for Christmas.
Stock Market Holiday: India's major stock exchanges — the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) — will remain closed on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti. This is the only stock market holiday in November. Therefore, investors and traders should not plan any share transactions (Trading) today.
No Trading in Any Segment on Guru Nanak Jayanti
As per market regulations, there will be no trading in any segment on NSE and BSE on November 5. This includes all markets such as Equity, Derivatives, Currency Derivatives, Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB), and Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR). This means investors will neither be able to buy or sell any shares nor take any positions in the derivatives market.
This holiday will be for the entire day. This means there will be no pre-open session, normal trading, or post-closing activity.
Only One Trading Holiday in November 2025
This Guru Nanak Jayanti holiday is the only market holiday in November. After this, the next and last holiday of the year will be on December 25 (Christmas). The market usually remains open from Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday are regular weekly holidays.
Scheduled Market Holidays for November and December
• November 5 (Wednesday) – Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (Prakash Parv).
• December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas Day.
Both these days will be holidays for the stock market and the banking sector.
Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated as the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Guru and founder of Sikhism. On this day, the Sikh community in India and abroad celebrates Prakash Parv with great fervor. Guru Nanak Dev Ji's teachings are based on equality, peace, and devotion.
This festival is celebrated every year on the day of Kartik Purnima, which usually falls in November according to the English calendar. In 2025, this date falls on November 5.
Total of 14 Market Holidays Declared in 2025
This year, 2025, NSE and BSE have announced a total of 14 trading holidays. These include only official market holidays, while regular Saturday and Sunday holidays are separate.
These holidays are determined keeping in mind religious festivals, national holidays, and other special occasions.
Banks will also remain closed
On the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, banks will also remain closed in many states and union territories. According to the holiday list issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banking services will be affected in most states on November 5. However, digital services such as UPI, net banking, and mobile banking will continue to operate normally.
Normal Trading Hours and Sessions
On normal days, the Indian stock market has fixed timings. Investors plan their strategies accordingly. Here’s a look at the usual trading timings –
- Pre-Open Session: From 9:00 AM to 9:08 AM.
- Market Opening: At 9:15 AM.
- Normal Trading Closing: At 3:30 PM.
- Post-Closing Activity: From 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM.
- Block Deal Window: From 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM and 2:05 PM to 2:20 PM.
Today, November 5, all these sessions will remain closed as it is a full holiday.
Important Precautions for Investors
During a market holiday, investors should keep a few things in mind. If you have invested in shares of a company or a mutual fund, no transactions will occur on the holiday.
- Bulk Orders or Mutual Fund transactions will be processed on the next business day due to the holiday.
- If you use a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) or auto-debit transaction, it will be processed on the next working day.
- Scheduled orders on robo-advisors or auto-trading platforms will also not be executed on this day.
Therefore, investors are advised to check the list of holidays on the official website of NSE or BSE before scheduling any order or investment.
What to do After a Market Holiday
If you are an active trader, a holiday is an excellent opportunity to review your investment strategy. You can check your portfolio's performance, look at companies' quarterly results, and prepare new trading strategies for the coming week.
For long-term investors, it is also a good time to focus on market trends and sector analysis. Keeping an eye on global markets during the holiday can be beneficial as their movements might impact the opening of the Indian market on the next day.
