New Delhi: As Diwali 2025 approaches, Indian stock exchanges — BSE, NSE, and MCX — have released their trading and holiday schedules. Every year, the markets hold a special Muhurat Trading session during Diwali, seen as an auspicious time to invest for wealth and prosperity.
Market Schedule Around Diwali
Saturday, October 18 (Dhanteras): Markets will remain closed as it falls on a weekend.
Sunday, October 19: Regular Sunday holiday.
Monday, October 20: Normal trading resumes.
Tuesday, October 21 (Diwali – Laxmi Pujan): Markets closed for most of the day, but a special Muhurat Trading session will take place.
Wednesday, October 22 (Balipratipada): Markets will remain closed again.
Muhurat Trading 2025: Date and Timings
The Muhurat Trading session will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, during the afternoon.
This one-hour session is a symbolic tradition where investors make small or fresh investments to mark the beginning of the new financial year with good luck.
Trading schedule (tentative):
Pre-Open Session: 1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Main Trading Session: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Timings for other sub-sessions like block deals, call auctions, and closing will follow exchange guidelines.
Upcoming Market Holidays After Diwali
After the Diwali period, markets will stay closed on:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – Gurunanak Jayanti
Thursday, December 25, 2025 – Christmas
The Muhurat Trading session is a long-standing tradition symbolizing prosperity and positive beginnings in the financial year. Many investors participate even with small trades to celebrate Diwali in a financially meaningful way.