Will the Stock Market Remain Closed on October 20 for Diwali 2025? — All You Need to Know
As Diwali 2025 approaches, investors and traders are curious whether Indian stock markets will be open or closed during the festival week. According to the latest report by Business Standard, here’s the complete update.
✅ Markets Will Remain Open on October 20, 2025
As per the Business Standard article, both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain open on Monday, October 20, 2025, for normal trading sessions.
Even though several regions in India celebrate Diwali on this date, the exchanges will not observe it as an official market holiday.
However, October 21 (Tuesday) will be a market holiday for Diwali Laxmi Puja, followed by October 22 (Wednesday) for Balipratipada.
🕯️ Muhurat Trading 2025 Details
- A special Muhurat Trading session is scheduled on October 21, 2025 (Tuesday).
- The trading window will be open from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM IST, with a pre-open session between 1:30 PM and 1:45 PM.
- This symbolic session marks the start of the Hindu financial year (Samvat 2082) and is considered auspicious for new investments.
- Unlike previous years, where Muhurat Trading was held in the evening, this year’s session is in the afternoon.
📆 Market Timings and Holiday Notes
- Regular trading hours: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
- Pre-open session: 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM.
- Exchanges remain closed on weekends and official holidays as per the annual holiday calendar released by NSE and BSE.
- For Diwali week in 2025:
- October 20: Markets open (normal trading).
- October 21: Closed (Diwali Laxmi Puja).
- October 22: Closed (Balipratipada).
🔗 Reference
Full article available at:
Business Standard – Will Stock Market Remain Closed on October 20 for Diwali 2025?
⚠️ Disclaimer
This post is for informational and educational purposes only. Dates and timings are based on publicly available exchange notifications and credible news sources.
Readers are advised to verify details directly from NSE or BSE official websites before making trading or investment decisions.
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