Indian Stock Markets Closed Today for Guru Nanak Jayanti

November 5, 2025 By usmanthotti Nation 2 min read

Indian Stock Markets Closed Today for Guru Nanak Jayanti

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are closed in observance of Guru Nanak Jayanti, commemorating the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. Trading across all segments, including equities, derivatives, and currency markets, is suspended for the day.

Market Closure Details

Both the BSE and NSE have suspended trading activities for the entire day. This closure affects all market segments, encompassing equities, derivatives, securities lending and borrowing, currency derivatives, and electronic gold receipts. Regular trading will resume on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has also halted operations for the morning session. However, it will reopen for the evening session, allowing commodity trading to resume from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Market Performance Prior to Holiday

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Indian equity benchmarks closed lower amid weak global cues and persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows. The S&P BSE Sensex declined by 519.34 points, or 0.62%, to close at 83,459.15. The Nifty 50 index fell by 165.70 points, or 0.64%, ending at 25,597.65.

Sectoral indices reflected the overall market sentiment, with significant declines in metal, IT, and auto stocks. The broader market also witnessed a downturn, as the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index decreased by 0.26%, and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index shed 0.69%.

Global Market Influence

Asian markets mirrored the downturn observed on Wall Street, contributing to the negative sentiment in Indian markets. The Nikkei 225 index fell below the 50,000 mark, and South Korea’s Kospi index declined by 6%, primarily due to losses in technology stocks. In the United States, the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 251.44 points, or 0.53%, closing at 47,085.24, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped by 2.04% to 23,348.64.

Looking Ahead

Investors are advised to monitor global market trends and economic indicators closely, as these factors are likely to influence market movements upon the resumption of trading. The next market holiday is scheduled for December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas Day.