NSE Holidays 2026

By REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

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Updated on: Dec 18th, 2025

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3 min read

The NSE holidays 2026 list outlines all official trading closures for the National Stock Exchange, covering equity, derivatives, and other segments, ideal for traders and investors scheduling strategies or portfolio reviews around market downtime.

NSE Trading Holidays 2026 List

The following table details the official NSE trading holidays for 2026 in the equity and derivatives segments. On Sunday, November 8, 2026, Diwali Laxmi Pujan features a special Muhurat trading session.

Date

Weekday

Holiday Name

January 26, 2026MondayRepublic Day
March 3, 2026TuesdayHoli
March 26, 2026ThursdayShri Ram Navami
March 31, 2026TuesdayShri Mahavir Jayanti
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 14, 2026TuesdayDr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
May 1, 2026FridayMaharashtra Day
May 28, 2026ThursdayBakri Id
June 26, 2026FridayMuharram
September 14, 2026MondayGanesh Chaturthi
October 2, 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 20, 2026TuesdayDussehra
November 10, 2026TuesdayDiwali - Balipratipada
November 24, 2026TuesdayPrakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas

Holidays Falling on Weekends

Date

Day

Occasion

February 15, 2026SundayMahashivratri
March 21, 2026SaturdayId-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
August 15, 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
November 08, 2026SundayDiwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading)

The NSE holidays 2026 schedule strategically aligns market pauses with cultural and national significance, offering traders breathing room amid volatile sessions while honouring traditions.

This curated downtime supports portfolio recalibration and the enjoyment of festivities, ensuring a balanced approach to wealth-building in the new year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are NSE Holidays in 2026?

NSE holidays are official non-trading days declared by the National Stock Exchange for equity, F&O, currency, and commodity derivatives segments, typically aligning with national and major religious festivals.

How many trading holidays does NSE have in 2026?

There are 15 full trading holidays on weekdays in 2026 for the equity segment, plus a special Muhurat trading session on Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Sunday, November 8).

Is there Muhurat Trading in 2026?

Yes, a symbolic Muhurat trading session is scheduled for Diwali Laxmi Pujan on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Exact timings will be communicated by NSE closer to the date.

Do NSE holidays apply to all segments?

Full closures apply to equity and most derivatives; commodity segments may have partial sessions (morning closed) on certain holidays except Republic Day, Good Friday, Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas.

Which NSE holidays create long weekends in 2026?

Several, such as Holi (Tuesday, potentially with Monday off informally), Good Friday (Friday), and Christmas (Friday), offer extended breaks when combined with weekends.

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REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

Stocks and Mutual Funds Research Analyst
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I manifest my zeal in financial quantitative & quantitative research and have been instrumental in creating a robust process for the evaluation and monitoring of mutual funds. I’m responsible for Equity and Mutual Funds Research while creating instrumental mathematical models for portfolio construction after evaluating funds, and I play an integral role in analyzing changes in mutual funds, micro, and macro-economic indicators, and equity market events and trends. My views on asset classes which are integral in creating an investment strategy for any profile. Read more

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