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Muhurat Trading in 2025: A Daytime Affair for the First Time in Decades
The auspicious Diwali trading session moves to afternoon hours, marking a historic shift in tradition
A Significant Shift from Tradition
In a significant shift from tradition, the auspicious Muhurat trading session for Diwali in 2025 will be held in the afternoon of Tuesday, October 21st. This special one-hour trading window, considered symbolic of prosperity and a fortunate start to the Hindu accounting year (Samvat), will see specific timings for its pre-market, normal, and post-market sessions.
The main Muhurat trading session, where the bulk of ceremonial and regular trading will occur, is scheduled from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM. The day is otherwise a trading holiday on account of Diwali (Laxmi Pujan).
Comprehensive Market Timings for October 21st, 2025
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the market timings for October 21st, 2025:
Important Information for Investors
Settlement Procedures Apply
It's important for investors and traders to note that while the sentiment during Muhurat trading is generally positive and many make token investments for the long term, all trades executed during this session are subject to the usual settlement procedures.
Historic Departure from Evening Timings
The shift to an afternoon session is a departure from the usual evening timings for Muhurat trading, which have historically been aligned with the evening Lakshmi Puja timings. Investors planning to participate in this auspicious trading session should mark their calendars for this unique afternoon window.

Mark Your Calendar: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 - 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM for the main Muhurat trading session
Happy Diwali