Stock Market Holiday Today: NSE and BSE Closed on November 5 for Guru Nanak Jayanti — Trading to Resume Tomorrow
Stock markets closed today, November 5, for Guru Nanak Jayanti. NSE and BSE trading to resume on Thursday, November 6.
Stock markets closed today, November 5, for Guru Nanak Jayanti. NSE and BSE trading to resume on Thursday, November 6.
The NSE and BSE are closed on Wednesday, November 5, in observance of Guru Nanak Jayanti for the year 2025. The trading activity is halted across all segments for the day-e.g., equity, derivatives, securities lending and borrowing, and currency derivatives.
According to the official trading calendar, the holiday is listed under “Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.” Regular trading will resume tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, as the exchanges continue their standard Monday-to-Friday schedule, remaining closed on weekends and declared holidays.
Why the Market is Closed Today
The closure marks the celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab or Prakash Utsav, commemorating the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The day is observed with prayers, processions, kirtans, and community service across the country. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 in Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi, now known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan.
Next Stock Market Holiday
As per the 2025 trading calendar, the next and final stock market holiday of the year will fall on December 25 (Christmas). Other than that, trading will follow regular weekend breaks on Saturdays and Sundays.
