Stock Market Holidays 2026: NSE & BSE Trading Holiday List

Quick answer: The NSE and BSE have 15 weekday trading holidays in 2026. Regular trading runs 9:15 AM–3:30 PM IST, Monday to Friday, and markets are closed every weekend. A special one-hour Muhurat Trading session is held on Diwali – Sunday, 8 November 2026 (timing to be announced).

Planning your trades and investments in India starts with knowing exactly when the market is closed. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) observe a fixed set of trading holidays each year, on top of every Saturday and Sunday. This guide lists all NSE and BSE stock market holidays for 2026 – verified against the official NSE circular – along with settlement holidays, market timings, the Muhurat Trading date and a month-by-month view, so you can plan settlements, expiries and long weekends with confidence.

Is the stock market open today or tomorrow?

On any given day, the market is open if it is a weekday (Monday to Friday) and not one of the 15 trading holidays listed below. It is closed every Saturday and Sunday. If a holiday falls just before or after a weekend, the market stays shut for that whole stretch.

Stock Market Holiday List 2026 (NSE & BSE Equity)

The table below lists every weekday trading holiday for the NSE and BSE equity segment in 2026. Both exchanges follow the same equity holiday calendar.

Date	Day	Occasion
26 Jan 2026	Monday	Republic Day
03 Mar 2026	Tuesday	Holi
27 Mar 2026	Friday	Ram Navami
31 Mar 2026	Tuesday	Mahavir Jayanti
03 Apr 2026	Friday	Good Friday
14 Apr 2026	Tuesday	Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
01 May 2026	Friday	Maharashtra Day
27 May 2026	Wednesday	Bakri Id / Eid-ul-Adha
26 Jun 2026	Friday	Muharram
14 Sep 2026	Monday	Ganesh Chaturthi
02 Oct 2026	Friday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 Oct 2026	Tuesday	Dussehra / Dasara
09 Nov 2026	Monday	Diwali – Balipratipada / Associated Holiday
24 Nov 2026	Tuesday	Guru Nanak Jayanti / Prakash Gurpurab
25 Dec 2026	Friday	Christmas Day

Note

• Some publicly listed calendars include holidays for festivals which are lunar-date dependent such as Eid, Bakri-Id, Muharram. These may shift depending on moon-sighting.
  
• The above list is based on currently available draft holiday calendars for 2026 – final confirmation should come from official exchange circulars before the year begins.

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How many trading holidays and trading days are there in 2026?

There are 15 weekday trading holidays for NSE and BSE equity in 2026. The official list has 19 holiday dates in total, but 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so they don’t reduce the number of weekday sessions. After removing weekends and these 15 holidays, 2026 has approximately 246 trading sessions.

Stock Market Holidays on Weekend 2026

The table below shows dates in 2026 when NSE’s scheduled holidays coincide with weekends (Saturdays or Sundays). On those days, the exchanges are closed anyway so the holiday doesn’t add an extra non-trading day beyond the regular weekend closure.

Date	Day	Holiday / Occasion
15 Feb 2026	Sunday	Maha Shivaratri
21 Mar 2026	Saturday	Id-ul-Fitr / Ramzan Eid
15 Aug 2026	Saturday	Independence Day
8 Nov 2026	Sunday	Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat session held)

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Trading Holidays vs Settlement Holidays

Not every closed day is the same, and the difference matters if you trade on margin or delivery:

• Trading holiday: The exchange is shut. No orders can be placed and no trades happen.
• Settlement holiday: The exchange is open and trades go through instantly, but clearing banks and depositories are closed, so the actual transfer of funds or shares is delayed by a business day.

In 2026, dates such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (19 Feb), Gudi Padwa (19 Mar) and the Annual Bank Closing (1 Apr) act as settlement holidays, not trading holidays –  the market trades normally, but settlement is pushed to the next working day. Always confirm the settlement-holiday list against the official exchange circular.

Stock Market Timings in India (2026)

On a normal trading day the equity market follows this schedule (IST):

• Pre-open session: 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
• Regular trading: 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
• Post-market session: 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

The commodity-derivatives segment (MCX) trades later into the evening, and the currency segment runs to around 5:00 PM. Timings are unchanged on the days the market is open around holidays.

Commodity & Currency Derivatives Holidays (2026)

The commodity-derivatives segment broadly follows the same holiday dates as equity, but it often uses a split-session schedule on holidays — the morning session is suspended while the evening session stays open to stay in sync with global benchmark markets. The currency-derivatives segment keeps its own calendar too. Because these vary by exchange, confirm exact commodity and currency dates against the official MCX / NSE commodity circular rather than the equity list.

Commodity Derivatives Segment: Special Holiday Calendar (2026)

The holiday list for the commodity-derivatives segment sometimes differs from the equity/stock segment. According to a 2026 holiday update, the following days are expected to be holidays for commodity derivatives trading. 

Date	Day	Holiday / Occasion
26 Jan 2026	Monday	Republic Day
03 Mar 2026	Tuesday	Holi
21 Mar 2026	Saturday	Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
31 Mar 2026	Tuesday	Shri Mahavir Jayanti
14 Apr 2026	Tuesday	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
03 Apr 2026	Friday	Good Friday
01 May 2026	Friday	Maharashtra Day
14 Sep 2026	Monday	Ganesh Chaturthi
02 Oct 2026	Friday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 Oct 2026	Tuesday	Dussehra / Dasara
09 Nov 2026	Monday	Bali Pratipada
24 Nov 2026	Tuesday	Guru Nanak Dev Gurpurab / Prakash Gurpurab
25 Dec 2026	Friday	Christmas Day

Why Holiday Calendar Matters for Traders & Investors

Understanding the holiday calendar is not just about knowing when markets are closed – it helps in planning effectively:

• Order execution & liquidity: On a holiday, no trades happen; before a long weekend or festival, liquidity may drop, affecting price moves.
  
• Settlement cycles: If a holiday falls amid settlement days, it can cause delays in settlement and clearing. Derivatives and collateral positions need to be planned accordingly.
  
• Expiry and rollovers: Derivatives expiry dates or contract roll-overs may conflict with holidays – it’s crucial for options/futures traders to check calendar vs expiry schedule.
  
• Special sessions like Muhurat trading: For investors who believe in tradition or just want to trade around festivals, knowing the Muhurat dates helps.
  
• Margin and risk planning: Around holidays, trend reversals may happen once markets reopen – having positions squared off or hedged prior can help manage risk.

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Special Session: Muhurat Trading (Diwali 2026)

In addition to full-day holidays, there is a tradition of Muhurat Trading on the day of Diwali (Lakshmi Pujan). 

• For 2026, Diwali Lakshmi Pujan is expected on 08 Nov 2026 (Sunday). Since this falls on a Sunday (markets already closed), exchanges typically declare it as a holiday or provide a special evening session. 
• The next working day, 09 Nov 2026 (Monday), is marked as a holiday (Balipratipada / associated Diwali holiday).
  
• The exact timing of the Muhurat trading session (start and end) will be announced by exchanges closer to Diwali. 

This session is largely symbolic; many traders place small, token trades with a view of auspicious beginnings but no regular trading or settlement works happen.

Frequently Asked Questions – Is the Stock Market Open Tomorrow?

How many stock market holidays are there in 2026?

NSE and BSE have 15 weekday trading holidays in 2026. The full official list has 19 dates, but 4 fall on weekends, so 15 are actual non-trading weekdays.

Is the stock market open today or tomorrow?

The market is open on weekdays (Monday–Friday) unless the day is one of the 15 listed holidays; it is always closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Check the date against the holiday table above to confirm.

Is the stock market open on Diwali 2026?

Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Sunday, 8 November 2026) has only the special one-hour Muhurat Trading session. The regular full-day Diwali holiday is Diwali-Balipratipada on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

What is Muhurat Trading and when is it in 2026?

Muhurat Trading is a symbolic one-hour session held on Diwali evening. In 2026 it is on Sunday, 8 November; the exact timing will be notified by the exchanges closer to the date.

What is the difference between a trading holiday and a settlement holiday?

On a trading holiday the exchange is fully closed. On a settlement holiday trading happens normally, but the settlement of funds and shares is delayed by a business day because banks and depositories are shut.

Do NSE and BSE have the same holidays?

Yes. For the equity segment, NSE and BSE follow the same holiday calendar in 2026, so both are closed on the same days.

Are commodity (MCX) holidays the same as equity holidays?

They broadly overlap, but the commodity segment often runs a split session (morning closed, evening open) on holidays. Confirm exact commodity dates against the official commodity circular.

What are the stock market timings in India?

Regular equity trading is 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM IST, with a pre-open session from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM.

Does a holiday affect F&O expiry?

Yes. If a derivatives expiry falls on a trading holiday, the expiry is moved to the previous trading day.

Can these holiday dates change?

Holidays tied to the lunar calendar — such as Bakri Id, Muharram and Id-ul-Fitr — can shift with moon-sighting. The final word is always the official NSE and BSE circular.

Where can I find the official trading-holiday list?

The official list is published by the exchanges. See the NSE holidays page and the corresponding BSE circular.