The stock markets are shut for trading today on account of Guru Nank Jayanti. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed today, November 5.
The November 5 holiday marks Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary. This is also known as Prakash Gurpurb. It marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.
As per the official holiday list released by BSE, trading across all segments such as equity, derivatives, and currency will be suspended for the day.
This means that no buying or selling of shares can take place, and all settlements will be processed after the holiday.
Reason behind the market closure
The Indian stock exchanges follow a yearly trading calendar that includes scheduled holidays on national and religious occasions. These breaks allow market participant from brokers to clearing houses to align systems, update settlements, and take a short operational pause.
This year, the midweek break on November 5 is being observed for Guru Nanak Jayanti. This is one of the most significant Sikh festivals.
What investors need to know
No buy or sell orders will be executed on November 5. During this market shut, any pending orders placed earlier will only be processed when trading resumes.
In addition to this, settlement schedules like the clearing and delivery of shares will be adjusted to account for the holiday.
Trading to resume on November 6
Normal market operations will resume on Thursday, November 6. Both BSE and NSE will reopen for regular trading sessions on that day.
Market holiday on one more day this year
The November 5 holiday is part of the 14 official market holidays for the year, excluding weekends.
The last scheduled trading holiday for 2025 will be on December 25 (Christmas Day). After that, markets will reopen under the new 2026 trading calendar.