NSE and BSE will suspend regular equity trading on Tuesday, November 10, to observe Diwali‑Balipratipada, and again on Tuesday, November 24, for Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev. The closures are in line with the exchanges’ annual holiday calendar and do not affect the weekend schedule.
On Sunday, November 8, both exchanges will conduct a special Muhurat trading session. The session will open with a pre‑opening window from 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm, a block‑deal period from 1:50 pm to 2:05 pm, and the main trading window from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. A call auction will run from 2:25 pm to 3:20 pm, followed by closing auctions between 3:15 pm and 3:35 pm.
The 1‑hour window is expected to see concentrated trading as investors take advantage of the auspicious timing. Liquidity will be lower than a full session, but the focused time frame often attracts a surge of orders, especially from retail and institutional desks looking to re‑balance positions before the holidays.
The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) follows a similar pattern: morning sessions on Nov 10 and 24 will be closed, while the evening sessions remain open. MCX will also hold a Muhurat session on Nov 8, though its exact timings are yet to be announced. Traders in commodity markets should note the split‑session structure when planning orders.
Looking ahead, the next weekday holiday on the NSE/BSE calendar is Friday, December 25, for Christmas. Market participants should prepare for another pause in equity trading and consider the potential impact on end‑year portfolio adjustments.