Investors and traders in India now have full clarity on the stock market holiday schedule for 2026. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed on several days throughout the year for national and regional holidays, giving participants time to plan their investments and trading activities in advance.
The holiday list includes festive occasions, public holidays, and special market closures observed across India. Both equity and derivatives segments of the exchanges will follow this calendar, so markets will not operate on these designated dates.
2026 Stock Market Holidays (NSE & BSE)
(Equity & Derivatives Markets will be closed for trading on these weekdays)
January 26, 2026 (Monday) – Republic Day
March 03, 2026 (Tuesday) – Holi
March 26, 2026 (Thursday) – Shri Ram Navami
March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) – Shri Mahavir Jayanti
April 03, 2026 (Friday) – Good Friday
April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) – Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
May 01, 2026 (Friday) – Maharashtra Day
May 28, 2026 (Thursday) – Bakri Id / Eid ul-Adha
June 26, 2026 (Friday) – Muharram
September 14, 2026 (Monday) – Ganesh Chaturthi
October 02, 2026 (Friday) – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday) – Dussehra
November 10, 2026 (Tuesday) – Diwali – Balipratipada
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday) – Guru Nanak Dev’s Prakash Gurpurb
December 25, 2026 (Friday) – Christmas Day
Important Point for Investors
Some festivals like Mahashivratri (Feb 15), Eid-Ul-Fitr (Mar 21), Independence Day (Aug 15), and Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Nov 08) fall on weekends in 2026; these do not lead to market closures but are noteworthy dates.
On Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Nov 08), even though it’s a Sunday, there may be a special Muhurat Trading session, usually in the evening, depending on the exchange’s announcement.
On these dates, the equity, currency, and derivative markets on NSE and BSE will remain closed, and no trading activity will take place. This schedule affects everything from stock trades to mutual fund NAV calculations and settlement timelines.
Investors are advised to plan their trading and investment actions ahead of these holidays to avoid missing important market events or deadlines. Many investors also use these closures as opportunities to review portfolios and set strategies for the next trading session.