Welcome to A Bright Time. So how are you guys? We’ve got you covered today. Breaking News The Indian stock market remains closed today, November 5, 2025, in observance of Guru Nanak Jayanti, commemorating the 556th birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have suspended trading across all segments, including equity, derivatives, securities lending and borrowing, currency derivatives, and electronic gold receipts. This mid-week shutdown marks the second market holiday in November 2025 and is the only one scheduled for this month.

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 Market Closure

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab or Prakash Parv, is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik. The festival is observed with Akhand Path (a 48-hour continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib), processions known as Nagar Kirtans, and community feasts or Langars, reflecting the Guru’s message of equality, selfless service, and devotion. In recognition of this significant religious occasion, the NSE and BSE have declared a complete trading holiday.

Trading at the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) is also suspended for both the morning and evening sessions today. Normal trading will resume on Thursday, November 6, 2025, under regular market hours. What Are NSE Holidays?

NSE holidays refer to the scheduled days when the National Stock Exchange of India remains closed for trading due to national festivals, public holidays, and significant religious observances. These holidays affect all trading segments, including equity, equity derivatives, and commodity markets. Investors and traders must be aware of these holidays to plan their trading strategies effectively and avoid placing orders on non-trading days.

NSE Holidays 2025 Complete List

For 2025, the NSE has announced 14 trading holidays, including festivals like Holi, Diwali, Independence Day, and Christmas. The complete NSE holidays list includes:

• Mahashivratri – February 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
• Holi – March 14, 2025 (Friday)
• Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) – March 31, 2025 (Monday)
• Mahavir Jayanti – April 10, 2025 (Thursday)
• Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti – April 14, 2025 (Monday)
• Good Friday – April 18, 2025 (Friday)
• Maharashtra Day – May 1, 2025 (Thursday)
• Independence Day – August 15, 2025 (Friday)
• Ganesh Chaturthi – August 27, 2025 (Wednesday)
• Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra – October 2, 2025 (Thursday)
• Diwali Laxmi Pujan – October 21, 2025 (Tuesday)
• Diwali Balipratipada – October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)
• Guru Nanak Jayanti – November 5, 2025 (Wednesday)
• Christmas – December 25, 2025 (Thursday)

NSE Holidays September 2025

September 2025 does not have any scheduled NSE trading holidays. While Id-E-Milad falls on September 5, 2025 (Friday), it is listed as an NSE clearing holiday rather than a trading holiday, meaning equity and derivatives trading may continue as usual. Traders should verify specific segment operations for that day, as clearing and settlement activities may be affected.

NSE Holidays October 2025

October 2025 features three major NSE holidays:

• Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra – October 2, 2025 (Thursday): The NSE and BSE will remain completely closed in observance of both Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra.
• Diwali Laxmi Pujan – October 21, 2025 (Tuesday): This day marks the Muhurat Trading session, a special evening trading window during Diwali when markets open for a brief auspicious period.
• Diwali Balipratipada – October 22, 2025 (Wednesday): Markets remain closed the day after Diwali in celebration of Balipratipada.

Investors should note that Muhurat Trading timings will be notified closer to Diwali by the exchanges.

Is the Share Market Closed Tomorrow?

No, the share market will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, 2025. Trading will resume under normal market hours with the pre-open session beginning at 9:00 AM and regular equity trading from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM. All standard trading segments including equity, equity derivatives, and securities lending will be operational.

MCX Holidays 2025

The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) observes a similar holiday calendar but with some variations. In 2025, MCX has announced 14 holidays. For Guru Nanak Jayanti today, both the morning and evening sessions remain closed. However, on some occasions like Mahashivratri and Holi, MCX closes only the morning session while the evening session remains operational.

The complete MCX holidays for 2025 include:

• New Year’s Day – January 1, 2025 (evening session closed)
• Mahashivratri – February 26, 2025
• Holi – March 14, 2025
• Eid-ul-Fitr – March 31, 2025
• Mahavir Jayanti – April 10, 2025
• Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti – April 14, 2025
• Good Friday – April 18, 2025 (both sessions closed)
• Maharashtra Day – May 1, 2025
• Independence Day – August 15, 2025 (both sessions closed)
• Ganesh Chaturthi – August 27, 2025
• Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra – October 2, 2025 (both sessions closed)
• Diwali Laxmi Pujan – October 21, 2025 (both sessions closed)
• Diwali Balipratipada – October 22, 2025
• Guru Nanak Jayanti – November 5, 2025
• Christmas – December 25, 2025 (both sessions closed)

What Did Matthew Breetzke Do That Suddenly Turned the Crowd Silent?

South African wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Breetzke has taken on the captain’s responsibility for the Pakistan vs South Africa ODI series, marking his maiden captaincy stint. Breetzke is leading the team in place of regular 50-over skipper Temba Bavuma, who is recovering from a calf strain suffered during the England overseas series. The 27-year-old right-hand batsman has already demonstrated his leadership qualities on the field.

Breetzke’s appointment came as the Proteas management decided to rest key players following a hectic cricketing schedule. This includes T20I captain Aiden Markram, who often assumed leadership duties in Bavuma’s absence. Despite lacking the core group of ODI players, Breetzke has expressed confidence in his squad’s abilities.

The young captain has impressive ODI credentials, with 467 runs in 6 matches at an average of 77.83, including a magnificent 150 in the series opener against New Zealand. His gritty 83-run knock during his debut ODI series showcased his temperament under pressure. As Breetzke continues to lead South Africa against Pakistan, cricket fans are watching closely to see how this rising star performs in his new leadership role.

What Investors Need to Know

Investors should note that all standard trading segments are non-operational today. Orders placed ahead of the holiday may get carried over to the next business day. After today’s Guru Nanak Jayanti holiday, the next major market closure will be on Christmas, Thursday, December 25, 2025, when both NSE and BSE will again remain closed.

The stock market also remains closed on all Saturdays and Sundays as part of the regular weekend schedule. Some public holidays like Republic Day (January 26), Ram Navami (April 6), Bakri Eid (June 7), and Muharram (July 6) fall on weekends in 2025 and therefore do not affect trading days.

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