Nepal Stock Exchange · Investor Guide · 2025–26
NEPSE
Trading Time
Trading Time
Everything you need to know about Nepal Stock Exchange trading hours, sessions, holidays and settlement rules.
Market Opens11:00 AMNST / UTC+5:45
Market Closes3:00 PMNST / UTC+5:45
Trading DaysMon – Fri5 days / week
SettlementT + 2Business Days
Daily Trading Schedule
Pre-Open~11 AM
Active Trading11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
After HoursClosed
10 AM11 AM12 PM1 PM2 PM3 PM4 PM
Pre-Open11:00 AMOrder entry & modification only. No trades. Price discovery begins.
Regular Session11 AM – 3 PMContinuous live trading. Real-time order matching. Buy & sell freely.
Market Close3:00 PMNo new orders. Unexecuted day orders cancelled. Settlement begins.
Trading Days of the Week
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN
NEPSE follows Nepal's two-day weekend (Sat–Sun). The exchange previously traded Sunday–Thursday before adopting the current Mon–Fri schedule.
T+2 Settlement Cycle
Trade DateTYou buy or sell shares. Transaction recorded.
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T + 1T+1Broker clears trade. CDSC verifies & confirms.
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SettlementT+2Shares to Demat. Funds to seller.
⚠️ Important: You cannot resell shares until T+2 settlement. Selling unsettled shares is a short-sell violation. Public holidays extend settlement timelines.
2026 Market Holidays
Democracy DayFeb 18, 2026National
Nari Dibas (Women's Day)Mar 8, 2026Cultural
Nepali New YearApr 14, 2026National
Constitution DaySep 19, 2026National
Dashain (Multi-day closure)~Oct 20, 2026Festival
NEPSE vs Global Exchanges
| Exchange | Trading Hours | Days | Settlement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇵NEPSE | 11:00–15:00 | Mon–Fri | T+2 |
| 🇮🇳BSE / NSE | 09:15–15:30 | Mon–Fri | T+1 |
| 🇺🇸NYSE | 09:30–16:00 | Mon–Fri | T+1 |
| 🇬🇧LSE | 08:00–16:30 | Mon–Fri | T+2 |
Pro Tips for NEPSE Traders
1
Prep Before 11 AMReview charts and news before pre-open. Know your entry price before the session starts.
2
Use Limit OrdersNEPSE can be volatile at open. Limit orders protect you from price slippage.
3
Watch the OpeningFirst 30 mins after 11 AM see the highest volatility and best opportunities.
4
Plan Around HolidaysFestival closures like Dashain extend settlement and can lock up capital for days.
NEPSE Investor Guide
Updated Feb 2026 · nepalstock.com · UTC+5:45
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