Diwali 2025 Market Holiday: NSE and BSE Closed on Oct 21 and 22; Muhurat Trading 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM

Mumbai, October 17: It is time when the festivities are at their peak, as Diwali is just around the corner. Although, most Indian households are celebrating Diwali on the 20th, the stock market is closed on the 21st October. Additionally, the equity and derivatives markets will observe a special one-hour Muhurat Trading session on Tuesday, October 21. The Muhurat Trading timing is from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM. Investors will be able to modify their orders until 2:55 PM.

Diwali Holiday Schedule

• Saturday, October 18: Closed for Dhanteras
• Sunday, October 19: Weekly holiday
• Tuesday, October 21: Closed for Diwali and Lakshmi Puja
• Wednesday, October 22: Closed for Balipratipada

The Significance of Muhurat Trading

Muhurat Trading has been a tradition in the Indian stock market. The main aim for SEBI to conduct Muhurat Trading is to allow traders, investors and stock brokers to invest on Diwali day. It is believed that investments made during Muhurat Trading bring prosperity and wealth to the investors and signify their respect for the investing process. It also signifies the start of Samvat 2082 and investors invest symbolically rather than to make profits. In most previous Muhurat Trading sessions, the stock market has closed on a positive note, which will be the expectation on the 21st October.

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