Stock Market Holiday Today: BSE, NSE Closed on November 5 for Guru Nanak Jayanti-What to Expect on Thursday
Stock Market Holiday Today: November 5, 2025, Wednesday, is witnessed a stock market holiday in observance of Guru Nanak Jayanti, as per the official trading holiday list issued by both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) earlier this year.
According to the 2025 trading holiday calendar, this is the only stock market holiday in November and the second-to-last one of the year. All major segments — equities, derivatives, securities lending and borrowing, currency derivatives, and electronic gold receipts — will remain closed for the entire day.
Meanwhile, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will observe a partial trading closure. The morning session will remain suspended, but commodity trading will reopen in the evening session from 5:00 PM onward.
Stock Market Holiday Calendar Update: One More Holiday Left in 2025
For investors keeping track, a total of 14 trading holidays were scheduled for the year 2025. After today’s break for Guru Nanak Jayanti, the final trading holiday of the year will be on December 25, on account of Christmas.
Apart from these, trading activity remains suspended on all Saturdays and Sundays. The 2026 stock market holiday calendar is expected to be released by the exchanges towards the end of December.
Significance of the Day
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the revered founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. The day is a gazetted national holiday across India and is celebrated with immense devotion and community service across the country.
Market Recap: Sensex and Nifty Decline on Tuesday
Before today’s holiday, the domestic equity benchmarks ended Tuesday’s session sharply lower, weighed down by weak global cues and profit-booking across key sectors.
The BSE Sensex dropped 519 points (0.62%) to close at 83,459.15, while the Nifty 50 fell 166 points (0.64%) to settle at 25,597.65.
Among broader indices, the BSE Midcap slipped 0.26%, and the Smallcap index declined 0.69%, reflecting broad-based selling pressure.
Sectorally, all major indices ended in the red except Nifty Consumer Durables, which managed a 0.39% gain. Heavy selling was witnessed in metal, IT, and auto stocks, while banking and financial services also edged lower.
Analysts noted that profit-taking across heavyweight sectors, coupled with inconsistent FII inflows and global market uncertainty, contributed to the cautious sentiment ahead of the mid-week break.
What to Expect on Thursday?
With trading resuming on Thursday, investors will closely track global market trends, US bond yields, and foreign investor activity for fresh directional cues. Volatility may stay elevated as traders return after the holiday, with attention likely shifting toward upcoming macro data releases and corporate earnings updates.
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