Share Market Takes a Break Today
If you were planning to check your portfolio or make a quick trade today, hold that thought — the Indian stock market is taking a Diwali break. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are closed today, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, on the occasion of Balipratipada.
This means no trading in equity, derivatives, currency, or commodity markets today. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) is also shut for the day.
What’s the Reason for Today’s Holiday?
Balipratipada, also known as Govardhan Puja or Vikram Samvat New Year, marks the day after Diwali and is celebrated across India. It’s a time of renewal and new beginnings, and in the financial world, it often symbolizes prosperity and wealth — fitting for a market break, right?
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Yesterday’s Muhurat Trading: A Festive Session
Just yesterday, on October 21, markets opened briefly for the Muhurat Trading session — a special one-hour window held every Diwali. It ran from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM, letting investors make symbolic trades to mark the start of the Hindu New Year.
The session, seen as an auspicious beginning for traders and investors, witnessed a positive mood on Dalal Street.
When Will Markets Reopen?
The markets will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, October 23, at their usual timings. So investors can resume normal trading from 9:15 AM onwards.
If you’ve been tracking post-Diwali momentum or planning to rebalance your portfolio, tomorrow’s session could see some interesting moves as investors return after the short festive break.
2025 BSE & NSE Holiday Calendar Snapsho
The year 2025 has 14 official market holidays, covering major national, cultural, and religious events. Here’s a quick look at key dates:
- Maha Shivratri – February 26
- Holi – March 14
- Eid-ul-Fitr – March 31
- Mahavir Jayanti – April 10
- Ambedkar Jayanti – April 14
- Good Friday – April 18
- Maharashtra Day – May 1
- Independence Day – August 15
- Ganesh Chaturthi – August 27
- Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra – October 2
- Diwali Muhurat Trading – October 21
- Balipratipada – October 22
- Guru Nanak Jayanti – November 5
- Christmas Day – December 25
All these holidays apply to both the equity and derivatives segments on BSE and NSE.
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What It Means for Investors
For retail traders, today’s break is a good time to review portfolios, analyze post-Diwali trends, or simply enjoy the festive downtime. With the markets reopening tomorrow, many analysts expect fresh buying momentum as traders return with renewed optimis
