What time does the NSE open for trading in 2024?

The NSE opens for trading at 9:15 am in 2024.

NSE Holidays

Q: What is NSE’s clearing holiday?

An NSE clearing holiday is a day when the clearinghouse does not process any settlements or clear trades, usually coinciding with major public holidays.

Q: What is the last holiday in the stock market for 2024?

The last holiday in the stock market for 2024 is Christmas Day, observed on December 25th.

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is one of the leading stock exchanges in India. The market capitalization of listed companies on the NSE is more than INR 400 Trillion.

NSE Holidays 2025

Sr. No	Holidays	Date	Day
1	Mahashivratri	26 Feb, 2025	Wednesday
2	Holi	14 Mar, 2025	Friday
3	Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)	31 Mar, 2025	Monday
4	Shri Mahavir Jayanti	10 Apr, 2025	Thursday
5	Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti	14 Apr, 2025	Monday
6	Good Friday	18 Apr, 2025	Friday
7	Maharashtra Day	01 May, 2025	Thursday
8	Independence Day	15 Aug, 2025	Friday
9	Ganesh Chaturthi	27 Aug, 2025	Wednesday
10	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra	02 Oct, 2025	Thursday
11	Diwali Laxmi Pujan*	21 Oct, 2025	Tuesday
12	Diwali-Balipratipada	22 Oct, 2025	Wednesday
13	Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev	05 Nov, 2025	Wednesday
14	Christmas	25 Dec, 2025	Thursday

You can check the circulars here (NSE, BSE, MCX)

Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Diwali* Laxmi Pujan. Timing for Muhurat Trading will be notified by the exchange subsequently.

NSE Trading Schedule

Pre-open Timings for Trading Equities on NSE

The pre-open session takes place from 9:00 to 9:15 am, lasting 15 minutes. This session consists of an order gathering phase followed by an order matching phase. The price range during this session must reflect that of the regular market.

Regular Trading Timings for Trading Equities on NSE

Regular trading hours on the National Stock Exchange are from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm, with no lunch break, making the daily trading session 6 hours and 15 minutes long. There is no pre-market or after-hours trading available on the National Stock Exchange.

Block Deal Session Timings - NSE

Session 1: The first block deal window session runs from 8:45 am to 9:00 am.
Session 2: The second block deal window session occurs from 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the NSE open for trading in 2025?

The NSE opens for trading at 9:15 am in 2025.

Which days are closed for NSE markets?

The NSE markets are closed on major national holidays, including Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Independence Day, Diwali, and Christmas, among others.

What is the NSE’s settlement holiday?

An NSE settlement holiday is a day when no settlements of trades take place, even though trading might occur. It typically aligns with major national holidays.

What is NSE’s clearing holiday?

An National Stock Exchange clearing holiday is a day when the clearinghouse does not process any settlements or clear trades, usually coinciding with major public holidays.

What is the last holiday in the stock market for 2025?

The last holiday in the stock market for 2025 is Christmas Day, observed on December 25th.