The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) declares an annual list of trading holidays, reflecting national festivals, major religious observances, and key public events. Keeping abreast of these holidays allows investors to plan investments and trading sessions.
Why track BSE holidays?
The BSE’s holiday calendar is an important fixture for investors to plan ahead to avoid missed opportunities and ensure seamless portfolio management.
Equity, equity derivatives, and SLB (Securities Lending & Borrowing) segment holidays - 2025
In 2025, the Equity, Equity Derivatives, and SLB segment will observe 14 trading holidays as listed below:
| S.No. |
Holiday |
Date |
Day |
|---|
| 1 |
Mahashivratri |
February 26 |
Wednesday |
| 2 |
Holi |
March 14 |
Friday |
| 3 |
Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) |
March 31 |
Monday |
| 4 |
Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
April 10 |
Thursday |
| 5 |
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
April 14 |
Monday |
| 6 |
Good Friday |
April 18 |
Friday |
| 7 |
Maharashtra Day |
May 01 |
Thursday |
| 8 |
Independence Day |
August 15 |
Friday |
| 9 |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
August 27 |
Wednesday |
| 10 |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra |
October 02 |
Thursday |
| 11 |
Diwali * Laxmi Pujan |
October 21 |
Tuesday |
| 12 |
Diwali Balipratipada |
October 22 |
Wednesday |
| 13 |
Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
November 05 |
Wednesday |
| 14 |
Christmas |
December 25 |
Thursday |
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Commodity derivatives & electronic gold receipts (EGR) segment holidays - 2025
For Commodity Derivatives and EGR segments, trading is split into morning (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) and evening (5:00 PM–11:30/11:55 PM) sessions. Some holidays affect only one session:
| S.No. |
Festival name |
Date |
Day |
Morning session(9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) |
Evening session(5:00 PM to 11:30 / 11:55 PM) |
|---|
| 1 |
New Year Day |
January 1 |
Wednesday |
Open |
Closed |
| 2 |
Mahashivratri |
February 26 |
Wednesday |
Closed |
Open |
| 3 |
Holi |
March 14 |
Friday |
Closed |
Open |
| 4 |
Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) |
March 31 |
Monday |
Closed |
Open |
| 5 |
Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
April 10 |
Thursday |
Closed |
Open |
| 6 |
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
April 14 |
Monday |
Closed |
Open |
| 7 |
Good Friday |
April 18 |
Friday |
Closed |
Closed |
| 8 |
Maharashtra Day |
May 1 |
Thursday |
Closed |
Open |
| 9 |
Independence Day |
August 15 |
Friday |
Closed |
Closed |
| 10 |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
August 27 |
Wednesday |
Closed |
Open |
| 11 |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra |
October 2 |
Thursday |
Closed |
Closed |
| 12 |
Diwali * Laxmi Pujan |
October 21 |
Tuesday |
Closed |
Open |
| 13 |
Diwali Balipratipada |
October 22 |
Wednesday |
Closed |
Open |
| 14 |
Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
November 5 |
Wednesday |
Closed |
Open |
| 15 |
Christmas |
December 25 |
Thursday |
Closed |
Closed |
Currency derivatives segment holidays - 2025
The Currency Derivatives Segment has 18 trading holidays. In addition to the standard equity holidays, this segment observes:
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti – February 19 (Wednesday)
- Annual Bank Closing – April 1 (Tuesday)
- Buddha Pournima – May 12 (Monday)
- Id-E-Milad – September 5 (Friday)
| S.No. |
Holiday |
Date |
Day |
|---|
| 1 |
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
February 19 |
Wednesday |
| 2 |
Mahashivratri |
February 26 |
Wednesday |
| 3 |
Holi |
March 14 |
Friday |
| 4 |
Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) |
March 31 |
Monday |
| 5 |
Annual Bank Closing |
April 1 |
Tuesday |
| 6 |
Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
April 10 |
Thursday |
| 7 |
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
April 14 |
Monday |
| 8 |
Good Friday |
April 18 |
Friday |
| 9 |
Maharashtra Day |
May 1 |
Thursday |
| 10 |
Buddha Pournima |
May 12 |
Monday |
| 11 |
Independence Day / Parsi New Year |
August 15 |
Friday |
| 12 |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
August 27 |
Wednesday |
| 13 |
Id-E-Milad |
September 05 |
Friday |
| 14 |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra |
October 2 |
Thursday |
| 15 |
Diwali * Laxmi Pujan |
October 21 |
Tuesday |
| 16 |
Diwali Balipratipada |
October 22 |
Wednesday |
| 17 |
Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
November 05 |
Wednesday |
| 18 |
Christmas |
December 25 |
Thursday |
BSE Market Timings - 2025
BSE market timings are structured as follows:
- Equity segment: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday–Friday)
- Pre-open session: 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM
- Block deal window: 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM
- Commodity derivatives/EGR: Morning session (9:00 AM–5:00 PM), Evening session (5:00 PM–11:30/11:55 PM)
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Muhurat trading on BSE
The “muhurat trading” session during Diwali is an hour-long window considered auspicious for new investments. The 2025 “muhurat” session will be held on Tuesday, October 21. The specific timings of the same will be announced closer to the date.
Conclusion
The BSE holiday calendar reflects India’s diversity and the confluence of culture and business. Staying informed about these holidays can help investors plan out trading strategies.
FAQs:
Does BSE operate on Saturdays and Sundays?
No, the BSE remains closed on all Saturdays and Sundays.
What are the regular BSE trading hours?
Equity trading hours are 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Which month in 2025 has the maximum BSE trading holidays?
April 2025 had the most trading holidays with four holidays for the equity segment (of which one fell on a Sunday). .
Can BSE change the declared holidays?
Yes, BSE may revise holidays by issuing a circular in advance.
Are the timings different for different trading instruments?
Yes, timings vary by segment––equity, commodity, and currency derivatives each have distinct trading windows.
How many trading days are there in India in 2025?
There are approximately 251 active trading days in 2025, after accounting for weekends and holidays.
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