BSE Holiday List 2025
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is a key part of India's financial market infrastructure. It runs one of the world's biggest and busiest stock exchanges. Investors, traders, and financial professionals keep a close eye on the BSE holidays so they can plan their activities and avoid complications. The BSE holiday list for 2025 shows the official days when the exchange is closed for trading in all areas, such as equity, equity derivatives, Electronic Gold Receipts NDS-RST, Tri Party Repo, securities lending and borrowing (SLB).
BSE Holiday List 2025: Major Trading Holidays
1. Trading Holidays for 2025 - Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment and SLB Segment
| Sr. No | Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Maha Shivratri | February 26, 2025 | Wednesday |
2 | Holi | March 14, 2025 | Friday |
3 | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan ID) | March 31, 2025 | Monday |
4 | Mahavir Jayanti | April 10, 2025 | Thursday |
5 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2025 | Monday |
6 | Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday |
7 | Maharashtra Day | May 1, 2025 | Thursday |
8 | Independence Day | August 15, 2025 | Friday |
9 | Ganesh Chaturthi | August 27, 2025 | Wednesday |
10 | Dusshera/ Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 2, 2025 | Thursday |
11 | Diwali-Laxmi Pujan | October 21, 2025 | Tuesday |
12 | Diwali-Balipratipada | October 22, 2025 | Wednesday |
13 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | November 5, 2025 | Wednesday |
14 | Christmas | December 25, 2025 | Thursday |
Importance of BSE Holidays 2025
It is important that market participants understand the BSE market holidays to avoid missed trading opportunities and also manage portfolios appropriately. These holidays are based on national, religious or regional holidays and are required to maintain fair operation in the market.
Key Features of BSE Holidays 2025
- In 2025, the BSE holidays include a mix of public holidays and important cultural or religious observances.
- The exchange generally remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays, in addition to the declared BSE trading holidays.
- Special sessions such as Muhurat Trading around the festival of Diwali are notable exceptions where limited trading hours are scheduled.
Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently.
The Exchange may alter / change any of the above holidays, for which a separate circular shall be issued in advance.
- Muhurat Trading (RFQ Segment) will be conducted on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently.
- *Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently.
- The Exchange may alter / change any of the above holidays, for which a separate circular shall be issued in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the official BSE holidays for 2025?
The 2025 BSE holidays will consist of such key national and religious holidays as Diwali, Christmas, Mahashivratri, Holi, Good Friday, Independence Day, and others in all trades.
What time does the Muhurat Trading session start in 2025?
On October 21, 2025, during Diwali Laxmi Pujan, there will be Muhurat Trading. BSE will also declare the specific times nearer to the event.
Is BSE closed on weekends and all holidays?
On Saturdays and Sundays, BSE is closed. Some holidays, like Republic Day in 2025, fall on weekends, but official trading calendars continue to indicate these dates.
Are there any holidays on BSE in 2025 that are only for certain segments?
Yes, some holidays, like Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti and the Annual Bank Closing, only apply to the Currency, NDS-RST, and Commodity segments. Depending on the segment, some sessions may close partially.
Can BSE change its holiday schedule during the year?
Yes, BSE may revise the holiday calendar if needed. They will provide market participants with advance notice of any changes in the form of official circulars.
Are there partial trading sessions on BSE holidays?
Commodity and Electronic Gold Receipts have partial closures wherein only morning or evening session may be closed in certain holidays like New year, Holi etc
Does BSE close for regional holidays?
Yes, BSE does celebrate some regional holidays to particular trading groups such as Currency and Commodity such as Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti and Buddha Pournima.
How can traders stay updated on BSE holiday changes?
Regular review of official communications, circulars, and updates on the website from BSE enables the traders to be informed about the official holidays and trading sessions schedule.