Stock Market Holiday Today: BSE, NSE Closed for Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025
Trading on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed on Wednesday, November 5, on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab or Prakash Parv.
Market Segments Affected by the Holiday
All market segments, including equity, derivatives, securities lending and borrowing, currency derivatives and electronic gold receipts, will remain shut today. The Morning Session (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) is CLOSED. The Evening Session is expected to be OPEN (5:00 PM onwards)
Trading Schedule for the Week
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.
Normal trading will resume tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, 2025. For more information on stock market holidays, you can check the official websites of the BSE and NSE.
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:
- A) Pre-Open Session: Order Entry & Modification: 9 a.m. to 9:08 a.m.
- B) Regular Trading Session: Market Open: 9:15 a.m., Market Close: 3:30 p.m.
- C) Closing Session: Timings: 3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- D) Block Deal Session: Morning Window: 8:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., Afternoon Window: 2:05 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
Market Performance
The Nifty 50 ends in red, below the 25,600 mark. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap ended in green. The Nifty Metal is the biggest sectoral loser, Welspun corp & Adani Ent fell most.
Nifty PSU bank, Nifty Oil and Gas snapped a two day gaining streak. Nifty IT, Nifty FMCG falls for fourth consecutive day.
Significance 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.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Indian stock markets are closed today for Guru Nanak Jayanti. The exchanges have announced a list of holidays for the year, and traders and investors can plan their activities accordingly. For more information on stock market news and updates, you can check our website.