Stock Market Holiday on November 5 for Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025
The Indian stock markets — National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) — will remain closed on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in observance of Guru Nanak Jayanti, one of the most sacred festivals celebrated by the Sikh community.
Stock Market Closed on Guru Nanak Jayanti
According to the official NSE trading holiday calendar, all major segments, including equity, derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB), and currency derivatives, will be closed on November 5 for Prakash Gurpurab Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
This means there will be no stock market activity throughout the day.
For 2025, only two stock market holidays remain — November 5 for Guru Nanak Jayanti and December 25 for Christmas. Apart from these, the markets remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays as part of their regular weekly schedule.
Trading Schedule for MCX on November 5
The Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) will follow a partial trading schedule on the same day.
The morning session (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) will be closed.
The evening session (5:00 PM to 11:30 PM / 11:55 PM) will operate as usual, allowing investors to trade in commodities during the second half of the day.
Significance of Guru Nanak Jayanti
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab or Prakash Parv, marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikhism. The festival falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Kartik, which typically occurs in November each year.
The day is celebrated with great devotion and joy by Sikhs worldwide. Devotees participate in kirtans (devotional songs), processions, and community meals (langars) organized at Gurdwaras. The festival highlights Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings of equality, compassion, service, and humility, values that continue to inspire millions around the world.
Bank Holiday on November 5, 2025
In addition to stock market closures, banks across several Indian states will also remain closed on November 5 for Prakash Gurpurab Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, as well as for Kartik Purnima and Rahas Purnima.
The affected states include Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
Despite physical bank branches being closed, online banking, UPI transactions, and ATM services will remain fully operational, allowing customers to carry out routine financial activities without disruption.
Upcoming Bank Holidays in November 2025
The month of November will see five bank holidays in various states across India, depending on regional and religious observances. Citizens are advised to check the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday schedule to plan financial transactions accordingly.
Summary
- NSE & BSE: Closed on November 5 for Guru Nanak Jayanti
- MCX: Morning session closed, evening session open
- Banks: Closed in multiple states; online and ATM services available
- Next market holiday: December 25, 2025 (Christmas)
The Guru Nanak Jayanti holiday offers a moment of spiritual reflection while also marking one of the final stock market breaks of the year. Traders and investors should plan their transactions accordingly as markets resume normal operations on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
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