Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: BSE, NSE Stock Market Holiday on November 5
The Indian stock market, including the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), will remain closed on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab or Prakash Parv.
Trading Schedule for the Week
All market segments, including equity, derivatives, securities lending and borrowing, currency derivatives, and electronic gold receipts, will remain shut on the day. This will be the only trading holiday in November, as per the list of holidays announced by the exchanges earlier this year. With the mid-week closure, markets will operate for four trading sessions this week.
Regular Trading Schedule
Trading in the equities segment is conducted on all weekdays, except Saturdays, Sundays, and exchange-declared holidays. Regular trading hours on weekdays are from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., preceded by a pre-opening session from 9 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
The session timings are as follows:
- Pre-Open Session: Order Entry & Modification: 9 a.m. to 9:08 a.m.
- Regular Trading Session: Market Open: 9:15 a.m., Market Close: 3:30 p.m.
- Closing Session: Timings: 3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Block Deal Session: Morning Window: 8:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., Afternoon Window: 2:05 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
Stock Market Holidays in 2025
As per the 2025 stock market holiday calendar, there are a total of 14 holidays this year. Of these 14, only two trading holidays remain:
- November 5: Prakash Gurpurab Sri Guru Nanak Dev
- December 25: Christmas
Besides these, trading activities will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Importance of Guru Nanak Jayanti
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 5. This day marks the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.
The festival is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik. Celebrations typically begin with an Akhand Path (a 48-hour continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib) and include processions (Nagar Kirtan) and the serving of free communal meals (Langar), reflecting the Guru’s timeless message of equality, honest living, and selfless service to all.
Impact on Investors and Traders
The stock market holiday on November 5 may impact investors and traders who have pending transactions or are looking to trade on that day. It is essential to plan ahead and adjust trading strategies accordingly.
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