The NSE Holidays 2026 for Equity, Derivatives & Commodity segments are important for traders and investors to plan their market activities in advance, as the NSE remains closed or partially open on these days. In 2026, the NSE will observe 15 trading holidays due to national and regional festivals.
In this article checkout the complete NSE holiday list of 2026 to avoid trading disruptions, plan strategies better, and maximize market opportunities efficiently.
Upcoming Holidays:
- Republic Day on 26 January 2026 is a national holiday, during which NSE trading and related operations remain closed.
- Holi on 3 March 2026 is observed as a festival holiday, and the stock market will not operate on this day.
- Markets remain closed on 26 March 2026, on occasion of Shri Ram Navami.
- On occasion of Mahavir Jayanti on 31st March 2026, markets remain closed.
The following table details the official NSE trading holidays for 2026 in the Equity and Derivative segments. On Sunday, November 8, 2026, Diwali Laxmi Pujan features a special Muhurat trading session.
Date | Weekday | Holiday Name |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali - Balipratipada |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
Date | Day | Occasion |
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Mahashivratri |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| November 08, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading) |
Here is the list of NSE trading holidays for the Commodity Derivatives Segment in 2026 where the commodity market remains closed.
Date | Event | Morning Session (9 AM to 5 PM) | Evening Session (5 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM) |
January 01, 2026 (Thursday) | New Year | Open | Closed |
January 26, 2026 (Monday) | Republic Day | Closed | Closed |
March 03, 2026 (Tuesday) | Holi | Closed | Open |
March 26, 2026 (Thursday) | Shri Ram Navami | Closed | Open |
March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
April 03, 2026 (Friday) | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
May 01, 2026 (Friday) | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
May 28, 2026 (Thursday) | Bakri Id | Closed | Open |
June 26, 2026 (Friday) | Muharram | Closed | Open |
September 14, 2026 (Monday) | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
October 02, 2026 (Friday) | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Closed | Closed |
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday) | Dussehra | Closed | Open |
November 10, 2026 (Tuesday) | Diwali-Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday) | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | Closed | Open |
Staying informed about NSE Holidays 2026 is essential for smooth trading and effective financial planning. By keeping track of non-trading days in advance, investors and traders can adjust their strategies, avoid unexpected disruptions, and make the most of available market opportunities throughout the year.
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