Is the Stock Market Open Today (22 October 2025)? Diwali Balipratipada Holiday Explained

After two festive trading days around Diwali, many investors are checking if the stock market is open today. Following the special Muhurat Trading session and the Diwali Laxmi Pujan holiday, here’s what traders need to know about market status, reopening date, and upcoming holidays.

Is the Stock Market Open Today (22 October 2025)?

No, the Indian stock market is closed today, Wednesday, 22 October 2025, on account of Balipratipada, the day following Diwali. Both NSE and BSE have listed this as a trading holiday in their official 2025 calendars.

There will be no trading across equity, equity derivatives, or SLB segments today. Market activity will resume tomorrow, Thursday, 23 October 2025, with regular trading hours.

Recap: Diwali Muhurat Trading Highlights

The Muhurat Trading session was held on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, to mark Diwali Laxmi Pujan and the beginning of the new Hindu Samvat year. The session took place between 1:45 PM and 2:45 PM, allowing traders to make auspicious trades symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.

This one-hour symbolic trading window remains one of the most anticipated events of the year, often accompanied by strong participation and positive sentiment in the market.

Why Is Today a Trading Holiday?

Balipratipada, also known as Govardhan Puja in some regions, is part of the extended Diwali celebrations. The NSE and BSE follow a fixed annual holiday calendar that aligns with major national and religious observances. Since Diwali Laxmi Pujan fell on 21 October this year, Balipratipada (22 October) was automatically designated as the next non-trading day.

When Will Trading Resume?

Normal market hours will resume on Thursday, 23 October 2025, with the following schedule:

• Pre-open session: 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
• Regular trading: 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM

This marks the start of post-Diwali trading, a period when investors often rebalance portfolios or initiate fresh positions after the festive break.

Check out stock market holiday calendar by clicking here

Upcoming Trading Holidays on NSE in 2025

Here are the next major holidays after today:

After today’s Balipratipada holiday, the next market holiday will be 5 November 2025.

Key Takeaways for Traders

• The stock market is closed today (22 Oct 2025) for Balipratipada.
• Muhurat Trading was held yesterday (21 Oct 2025) between 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM.
• Regular trading resumes tomorrow, 23 Oct 2025.
• The next exchange holiday is on 5 Nov 2025.

Conclusion

With the markets closed today for Balipratipada, traders can enjoy a brief midweek festive break before regular sessions resume tomorrow. The Muhurat Trading session yesterday marked an auspicious start to the new Samvat year, and investors will now look forward to fresh opportunities as trading resumes post-Diwali.

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