Stock Market Holidays 2026
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 March 26, 2026, on occasion of Shri Rama Navami.
- Stock market activities are closed on March 31, 2026, by marking Shri Mahavir Jayanti.
- Exchanges will pause it's operations on April 3, 2026, due to Good Friday.
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, 2026 | Thursday | Maharashtra municipal elections |
| 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 |
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.
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