Indian stock markets are closed today, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, on account of Gurpurab (Prakash Gurpurb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji). Trading on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) remains shut for the full day as the holiday is part of the official market calendar issued by the exchanges.
Gurpurab marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism. It is observed across the country and is recognised as a trading holiday for equity markets in India.
What stays closed today?
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NSE equity market: Closed
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BSE equity market: Closed
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Equity derivatives: Closed
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Securities lending & borrowing (SLB): Closed
No trading activity is permitted in these segments during the day. Orders placed earlier will be carried over to the next business session.
What remains open?
The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will operate only in the evening session:
| Segment | Status | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| MCX Morning Session | Closed | — |
| MCX Evening Session | Open | 5:00 PM onwards |
Regular market timings (for reference)
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Pre-open session: 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
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Trading hours: 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
These will resume on the next working day.
Next market holiday
The next scheduled trading holiday after today will be December 25, 2025 for Christmas.
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