NSE & BSE Trading Holidays 2026
Official list of stock market trading closures for National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in 2026.
Trading Hours
Regular trading session operates from **09:15 AM to 03:30 PM** (Monday to Friday). Pre-open session is 09:00 AM to 09:08 AM.
Muhurat Trading
Scheduled for **Sunday, November 8, 2026** (Diwali Laxmi Pujan). A special auspicious 1-hour evening session is conducted.
Segment Closures
Trading holidays apply to Equity, Equity Derivatives, SLB, Currency Derivatives, and Commodity Derivatives segments.
Trading Holidays Rule & Diwali Muhurat Details
Stock markets share simple holidays list circular every year. India's top stock exchanges **NSE** (National Stock Exchange) and **BSE** (Bombay Stock Exchange) follow the exact same holiday list. In 2026, stock exchanges are closed on 13 major public holidays (in addition to weekly Saturdays and Sundays).
Note for Traders: Diwali Laxmi Puja (Sunday, November 8, 2026) par day session trading closed rahegi, par evening hours mein special **Muhurat Trading** session start hoga. Customarily, this 1-hour session is considered highly auspicious for starting new portfolios and investing in long-term wealth assets.
Official Stock Market Closures 2026
| Date | Day of Week | Holiday Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | Market Closed |
| March 04, 2026 | Wednesday | Holi | Market Closed |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday Weekend | Eid al-Fitr | Market Closed |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Market Closed |
| April 03, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Market Closed |
| May 01, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day | Market Closed |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha | Market Closed |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram | Market Closed |
| October 02, 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | Market Closed |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Market Closed |
| November 08, 2026 | Sunday Weekend | Diwali Muhurat Trading Session Evening | Market Closed |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Market Closed |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Market Closed |