Stock Market Holidays 2026

By REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

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The Indian stock market will observe several Stock Market Holidays in 2026, during which trading in equities, derivatives, commodities, and other segments will remain closed. Some holidays may also fall on weekends when markets are already shut.

Knowing these dates helps investors and traders plan their portfolios and trading strategies in advance to avoid disruptions and stay prepared.

Upcoming Holidays:

  • The exchanges will remain shut on June 26, 2026, on occasion of Muharram.
  • Stock market activities are closed on September 14, 2026, by marking Ganesh Chaturthi. 
  • Exchanges will pause their operations on October 2, 2026, due to Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.

List of Stock Market Holidays 2026 (NSE & BSE)

The table below compiles the official trading holidays for 2026 across NSE and BSE equity segments (full closures). A special Muhurat trading session is scheduled for Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Sunday, November 8, 2026). The timings will be notified separately.

Date

Weekday

Holiday Name

January 15, 2026ThursdayMaharashtra municipal elections
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

The stock market holidays 2026 lineup thoughtfully pauses high-stakes trading to honor India's diverse heritage and key milestones, creating opportunities for reflection and recalibration. 

This balanced calendar empowers market participants to navigate volatility with clarity, turning festive breaks into strategic advantages for the year ahead.

Related Articles:
1. NSE Holidays 2026
2. Bank Holidays List 2026 
3. Long Weekends in 2026
4. RBI Holiday List 2026
5. Post Office Holidays 2026
6. Government Holidays 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

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