Stock Market Holidays 2026

By REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

Updated on: Jan 7th, 2026

3 min read

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:
Markets will be closed on January 26, 2026, due to Republic Day.
Trading operations are suspended on March 3, 2026, for the festival Holi.
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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Stock Market Holidays in 2026?

These are official non-trading days announced by NSE and BSE for equity, derivatives, and SLB segments, usually tied to national holidays and major festivals.

How many stock market holidays are there in 2026?

15 full weekday closures for NSE and BSE equity trading in 2026, with an additional special Muhurat session on Diwali Laxmi Pujan (November 8).

Is Muhurat Trading happening in 2026?

Yes, the symbolic one-hour Muhurat trading is confirmed for Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Diwali Laxmi Pujan). The exact timings will be announced by NSE closer to the date.

Do these holidays apply to all market segments?

Primarily to equity and derivatives; commodity and currency segments may have partial sessions on select days (check NSE/BSE circulars for specifics).

Which holidays offer long weekends in 2026?

Several create extended breaks, including Good Friday (Friday, April 3), Maharashtra Day (Friday, May 1), Muharram (Friday, June 26), and Christmas (Friday, December 25).

About the Author

REPAKA PAVAN ADITYA

Stocks and Mutual Funds Research Analyst

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