What is a clearing holiday in BSE?

Clearing holidays are different from the list of holidays mentioned above. On a clearing holiday, the Bombay Stock Exchange remains operational, but clearing remains closed. A clearing holiday is typically a year-end or a holiday in Maharashtra.

Does BSE work on Saturday?

No, Saturdays and Sundays are weekly holidays in BSE. However, on special occasions, like when Diwali happens to fall on Saturday, it remains operational for the special Muhurat session. On weekdays, between Monday to Friday, BSE's trading session opens at 9:15 am and closes at 3:30 pm.

What time does the BSE open?

On weekdays between Monday to Friday, BSE opens at 9:15 am and closes at 3:30 pm. Intraday traders need to square off all open positions before the closing bell at 3:30 pm. However, there are also pre-opening and post-closing sessions before 9:15 am and after 3:30 pm

BSE Holidays 2025: List of BSE Trading Holidays in India

Holidays	Date	Day
Maha Shivratri	February 26, 2025	Wednesday
Holi	March 14, 2025	Friday
Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan ID)	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
Dusshera/ Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	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

BSE Holidays That Fall on Saturday or Sunday in 2025

Holiday	Date	Day
Republic Day	January 26, 2025	Sunday
Ram Navami	April 6, 2025	Sunday
Eid-ul-Adha	June 7, 2025	Saturday
Muharram	July 6, 2025	Sunday

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) observes trading holidays on major national and state holidays. Similar to the NSE, the BSE releases a detailed holiday schedule at the start of each calendar year. This helps investors, brokers, agents, and other stakeholders plan their trading activities efficiently.

The BSE holiday list for 2025 applies to the following segments:

Equity Segment
Equity Derivative Segment
Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) Segment

In 2025, Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The exact timings for Muhurat Trading will be notified closer to the date.

The exchange reserves the right to make changes to the holiday schedule if needed. Any updates or changes will be communicated through a separate circular in advance.

FAQs

Which BSE holidays in 2025 fall on a Saturday or Sunday?

The holidays falling on weekends include Republic Day (January 26, Sunday), Ram Navami (April 6, Sunday), Eid-ul-Adha (June 7, Saturday), and Muharram (July 6, Sunday).

Does the BSE operate on Saturdays?

No, the BSE is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. However, it may host a special Muhurat session if Diwali falls on a Saturday.

Can BSE change the trading holiday schedule for 2025?

Yes, the BSE reserves the right to modify the holiday schedule if necessary. Any changes will be communicated through an official circular in advance.

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