India's Stock Exchanges Observe Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti Holiday

As November 2025 begins, India's stock exchanges are gearing up for a brisk trading month leading into winter. However, a brief pause is on the horizon - on November 5, 2025, both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed for trading.

This closure is in observance of Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. The festival is celebrated with devotion across India, especially in Punjab and Delhi, and public institutions, including financial markets, take the day off.

These scheduled breaks not only acknowledge the importance of India's diverse festivals but also offer a much-needed respite to market staff, brokers, and investors, who often operate under relentless trading pressures. When the markets close for a day, trading activity grinds to a halt, and investors must wait until the next session to carry out any transactions.

While such closures may seem like a minor inconvenience, they serve as a reminder that markets, much like their participants, need downtime to maintain efficiency and stability. Financial planners often advise using such breaks to analyze holdings rather than chase short-term price moves.