Indian investors and traders can take a breather today as the country's financial markets observe a complete trading halt. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) have suspended all equity, derivative, and SLB segment activities on Monday, November 24, 2025.
Why Are Markets Closed Today?
The trading pause commemorates Guru Nanak Jayanti, one of the most significant festivals in Sikhism celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the faith. This annual market closure is part of India's scheduled exchange holidays and affects all trading segments across major Indian bourses.
What's Affected by the Market Closure?
The trading suspension impacts:
- Equity trading sessions
- Derivatives and futures contracts
- SLB (Securities Lending and Borrowing) segments
- All wholesale debt markets
When Will Trading Resume?
Market operations will return to normal on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will also resume its morning session at 9:00 AM after an early closure on Sunday evening.
Planning Your Trading Week
This holiday creates a compressed trading week for market participants. Investors should note that with Monday's closure, there are only four trading days this week. Historical data suggests that such holiday-shortened weeks often see increased volatility when markets reopen, as traders react to global developments that occurred during the closure period.
Market analysts recommend that investors review their portfolios and prepare for potential gap-up or gap-down openings when trading resumes on Tuesday. The extended break provides an opportunity to assess global market trends and economic indicators that might influence Indian markets upon reopening.
