India, Oct. 17 -- The Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange have 14 official stock market holidays in 2025, excluding weekends. But the Diwali period stands out as the most significant-with Muhurat Trading on 21 October, followed by a full market holiday on 22 October.

The Muhurat Trading session marks an auspicious start to the Hindu New Year and is one of the most anticipated stock market events of the year.

Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 (Diwali - Laxmi Pujan)

Time: 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm (pre-open from 1:30 pm)

Exchanges: NSE, BSE and other market segments

During this one-hour symbolic trading window, investors place token buy and sell orders to mark prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead.

Historically, the Muhur...