Diwali Stock Market Holiday: Is Stock Market Open Today,Oct 20, On Diwali? Check NSE, BSE Muhurat Trading Date

Stock Market Holiday: As crores of people across India gear up to celebrate Diwali 2025 on Monday, October 20, investors are preparing for the festive Muhurat trading. However, this year, Diwali Muhurat trading is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21. So, is the stock market open today?

Diwali, a celebration of light and positivity is being celebrated on Monday, October 20. The grand festival marks the victory of good or evil, justice over tyranny and knowledge over ignorance. The festival also holds immense importance for stock market investors and traders because of Diwali Muhurat trading. Here are all the details you need to know about Diwali stock market holiday and Diwali Muhurat trading.

Diwali Stock Market Holiday: Is Stock Market Open Today?

Yes, NSE and BSE will open for trading like any other day on October 20. Monday. According to NSE Holiday calendar, NSE trading will remain open on Monday. Whereas, the trading will remain shut on Wednesday, October 22 on the occasion of Balipratipada. Similarly, BSE Sensex will also remain open today, ie Monday.

Diwali Muhurat Trading Date

While BSE and NSE will remain open for trading on Monday, Diwali Muhurat trading will be carried out on Tuesday, October 21, as per NSE and BSE's official website.

Diwali Stock Market Holiday

BSE and NSE will remain closed a day after Diwali Muhurat trading on the occasion of Balipratipada, ie on October 22. Diwali is celebrated with huge joy and fervour across India. The festival also marks the Diwali Muhurat trading on which BSE and NSE opens for a shorter duration as a tradition. Diwali Muhurat trading is considered as auspicious and holds significance due to the beginning of a new Samvat.

Stock Market Holidays In October, November, December

Following the holidays in October, only two more remain: Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev on 5 November and Christmas on 25 December.

The Indian stock market's key indices showed strong performance last week. The Nifty 50 rose by 1.68%, and the BSE Sensex increased by 1450 points. Among sectors, Capital Market and Reality indices excelled with gains of 5% and 4%, respectively. However, Media and IT sectors faced declines of 2.40% and 1.80%.

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