The BSE, or Bombay Stock Exchange, is a well-known stock exchange in India that lists over 6000 companies. It is the oldest stock exchange in Asia and the third largest in the world.
BSE plays a pivotal role in managing and regulating India’s financial markets, helping to direct resources towards the country’s economic growth. It offers a wide range of market data products, corporate data products, and other data products.
Trading on the BSE takes place from 9.15 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on weekdays, with Saturday and Sunday being observed as holidays. There is also a pre-market open trading period from 9.00 to 9.15 a.m. In addition to weekends, certain national holidays with cultural and religious significance are also observed as holidays for BSE trading.
BSE Trading Holidays for 2025 – Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment and SLB Segment
Date | Day | Holidays |
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Feb-26 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri |
Mar-14 | Friday | Holi |
Mar-31 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) |
Apr-10 | Thursday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
Apr-14 | Monday | Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
Apr-18 | Friday | Good Friday |
May-1 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day |
Aug-15 | Friday | Independence Day |
Aug-27 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
Oct-2 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra |
Oct-21 | Tuesday | Diwali * Laxmi Pujan |
Oct-22 | Wednesday | Diwali Balipratipada |
Nov-5 | Wednesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
Dec-25 | Thursday | Christmas |
Note: The Exchange may adjust or change any of the listed holidays. If changes occur, they will be communicated in advance through a separate circular.
*Muhurat Trading shall be held on Friday, 21st October 2025, the timing of Muhurat trading will be notified subsequently.
What is Muhurat Trading?
Muhurat Trading refers to a special trading session conducted on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, a major festival in India. It is a symbolic gesture to seek prosperity and good fortune for the upcoming year. During Muhurat Trading, the stock exchanges in India, such as BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and NSE (National Stock Exchange), open for a short period, usually in the evening. It is considered an auspicious time for investors to make new investments or perform trading activities.
BSE Trading Holidays for the Calendar Year 2025 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment and Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) Segment
Date | Day | Festival Name | Morning session (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) | Evening session (5:00 pm to 11:30/11:55 pm) |
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Jan-1 | Wednesday | New Year Day | Open | Closed |
Feb-26 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri | Closed | Open |
Mar-14 | Friday | Holi | Closed | Open |
Mar-31 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) | Closed | Open |
Apr-10 | Thursday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
Apr-14 | Monday | Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
Apr-18 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
May-1 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
Aug-15 | Friday | Independence Day | Closed | Closed |
Aug-27 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
Oct-2 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra | Closed | Closed |
Oct-21 | Tuesday | Diwali * Laxmi Pujan | Closed | Open |
Oct-22 | Wednesday | Diwali Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
Nov-5 | Wednesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | Closed | Open |
Dec-25 | Thursday | Christmas | Closed | Closed |
BSE Trading Holiday, 2025: Currency Derivatives Segments
- Timings of Block Deal Session:
- Morning block deal window: 8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Afternoon block deal window: 2:05 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
- Trading session is closed between 3:40 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- Pre-Open Timings:
- Modification/order entry: 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. (all business days).
- Regular Trading Timings:
- Market opens: 9:15 a.m.
- Market closes: 3:30 p.m. (all business days).
- Special Note:
- Trading hours can be expanded, decreased, or advanced if necessary.