Indian investors and traders should track stock market holidays 2026 before planning trades, SIPs, F&O positions, fund withdrawals or portfolio reviews. A market holiday is not only a day when the NSE and BSE remain closed. It can also affect settlement timelines, demat credit, mutual fund NAV processing, margin planning and long-weekend gap risk.
This guide gives you the complete NSE holidays 2026, BSE holidays 2026, MCX trading holidays 2026, settlement holidays, Muhurat Trading details and month-wise market holiday calendar. It is written for Indian investors who want a simple, practical and trustworthy explanation instead of only a date list.
| Quick answer: The Indian stock market is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and official NSE/BSE trading holidays. In 2026, NSE and BSE have 16 listed equity trading holidays. These include Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Maharashtra Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali Balipratipada, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Christmas. Diwali Laxmi Pujan falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026, and Muhurat Trading timing will be announced separately by the exchanges. |
NSE & BSE Trading Holidays 2026: Complete List
The following dates are listed as NSE and BSE trading holidays for the equity market in 2026. On these days, normal equity trading and equity derivatives trading remain closed.
| No. | Date | Day | Holiday | NSE Status | BSE Status |
| 1 | 15 January 2026 | Thursday | Municipal Corporation Elections in Maharashtra | Closed | Closed |
| 2 | 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | Closed | Closed |
| 3 | 3 March 2026 | Tuesday | Holi | Closed | Closed |
| 4 | 26 March 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami | Closed | Closed |
| 5 | 31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Closed |
| 6 | 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 7 | 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Closed |
| 8 | 1 May 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Closed |
| 9 | 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Eid | Closed | Closed |
| 10 | 26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram | Closed | Closed |
| 11 | 14 September 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Closed |
| 12 | 2 October 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Closed | Closed |
| 13 | 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Closed | Closed |
| 14 | 10 November 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali Balipratipada | Closed | Closed |
| 15 | 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Closed | Closed |
| 16 | 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas | Closed | Closed |
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Note: Always verify the final calendar from the official NSE or BSE website before placing time-sensitive trades, because exchanges may revise holidays, announce special sessions or change timings through circulars.
Month-Wise Stock Market Holiday Calendar 2026
A month-wise calendar is useful for traders, SIP investors and people planning fund withdrawals.
| Month | Stock market holidays |
| January 2026 | 15 Jan, 26 Jan |
| February 2026 | No weekday equity trading holiday |
| March 2026 | 3 Mar, 26 Mar, 31 Mar |
| April 2026 | 3 Apr, 14 Apr |
| May 2026 | 1 May, 28 May |
| June 2026 | 26 Jun |
| July 2026 | No weekday equity trading holiday |
| August 2026 | No weekday equity trading holiday |
| September 2026 | 14 Sep |
| October 2026 | 2 Oct, 20 Oct |
| November 2026 | 10 Nov, 24 Nov |
| December 2026 | 25 Dec |
This section targets users searching for month-specific queries such as stock market holidays in August 2026, NSE BSE July 2026 holidays and market holiday list 2026.
Is the Stock Market Open Today?
The NSE and BSE are normally open from Monday to Friday, except on official trading holidays. They are closed every Saturday and Sunday.
Before assuming the market is open, check three things:
For active traders, this check is important because orders may be queued by brokers but executed only when the exchange opens. For investors, it helps avoid confusion around SIP processing, payouts and demat credit.
NSE Holidays 2026 vs BSE Holidays 2026
For the equity market, NSE and BSE generally follow the same trading holiday calendar. This means a holiday that closes the NSE equity segment usually also closes the BSE equity segment.
However, investors should understand that different market segments may have different schedules. Equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, debt, mutual fund platforms and commodity trading may not always follow the same holiday treatment.
| Segment | Investor meaning |
| NSE equity | Stocks listed or traded on NSE remain closed |
| BSE equity | Stocks listed or traded on BSE remain closed |
| Equity derivatives | F&O trading does not happen on equity trading holidays |
| MCX commodities | May have different morning/evening session rules |
| Settlement | Fund or security settlement can be delayed separately |
Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026
Diwali Laxmi Pujan falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Since Sunday is normally a weekly market holiday, the regular trading session will remain closed. However, NSE and BSE usually conduct a special one-hour Muhurat trading session in the evening.
Muhurat trading is considered an auspicious session for beginning new investments or making symbolic trades. It is a real trading session, so orders placed and executed during Muhurat trading are valid market trades and settle according to the exchange settlement process.
The exact Muhurat trading time is announced by NSE and BSE through official circulars, usually closer to Diwali. Traders should check the final timing before placing orders.
Trading Holiday vs Settlement Holiday: The Difference That Trips People Up
Most holiday lists stop at the dates. The distinction that actually affects your money is this:
- Trading holiday — the exchanges are shut. You cannot place buy or sell orders at all. All 16 dates above are trading holidays.
- Settlement holiday — the market is open and you can trade normally, but clearing banks and depositories are closed, so the payout of funds or delivery of shares to your demat account is delayed by a day.
In 2026, the following are settlement holidays (trading stays open, settlement is delayed):
| Date | Day | Occasion |
| 19 February 2026 | Thursday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
| 19 March 2026 | Thursday | Gudhi Padwa |
| 1 April 2026 | Wednesday | Annual Bank Closing |
| 26 August 2026 | Wednesday | Id-e-Milad |
Long Weekends for Traders in 2026
Some stock market holidays fall on a Monday or Friday, creating long weekends. Long weekends matter because global markets, crude oil, currency markets and geopolitical events may continue to move while Indian equity markets are closed.
Here are the key long weekends in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Day | Market Break |
| Republic Day | 26 January 2026 | Monday | Saturday–Sunday–Monday |
| Good Friday | 3 April 2026 | Friday | Friday–Saturday–Sunday |
| Maharashtra Day | 1 May 2026 | Friday | Friday–Saturday–Sunday |
| Moharram | 26 June 2026 | Friday | Friday–Saturday–Sunday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | 14 September 2026 | Monday | Saturday–Sunday–Monday |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 2 October 2026 | Friday | Friday–Saturday–Sunday |
| Christmas | 25 December 2026 | Friday | Friday–Saturday–Sunday |
Traders should be careful before carrying leveraged positions into long weekends. If global markets move sharply during the break, Indian markets may open with a gap on the next trading day.
MCX Commodity Market Holidays 2026
The MCX commodity market can follow a different schedule from the NSE and BSE equity market. On some holidays, MCX may close only for the morning session and reopen in the evening session to track global commodity markets.
The full-day MCX closures listed in the draft are:
| Date | Day | Occasion |
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 2 October 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 8 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali-Laxmi Pujan / Muhurat session |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
Commodity traders should always confirm session-wise timings from MCX circulars, because morning and evening sessions may differ from the equity market schedule.
For readers interested in commodities, Acumen’s guide on MCX trading can be useful:
What is MCX Trading?
Festivals Falling on Weekends in 2026
Some festival holidays fall on Saturdays or Sundays. Since the stock market is already closed on weekends, these do not reduce the number of weekday trading sessions.
| Date | Day | Occasion |
| 15 February 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr / Ramzan Eid |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 8 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali-Laxmi Pujan |
The Diwali date is still important because of the special Muhurat trading session, even though it falls on a Sunday.
How Stock Market Holidays Affect F&O, SIPs and Settlements
1. F&O Expiry Can Shift
If an F&O weekly or monthly expiry falls on a stock market holiday, the exchange usually moves the expiry to the previous trading day. This matters for options traders because time decay, margin requirements and rollover decisions can change during a holiday-shortened week.
F&O traders should check the exchange circular before expiry week and avoid assuming the usual expiry schedule will apply during holiday weeks.
2. SIP Transactions May Move to the Next Working Day
If your mutual fund SIP date falls on a stock market holiday, the transaction is generally processed on the next business day. The applicable NAV is usually based on the processing day, subject to fund-house rules, payment cut-off timing and successful debit.
Your SIP is not skipped simply because the market is closed. It is normally shifted to the next working day.
Investors who follow long-term SIPs can also read Acumen’s guide on SIP during market crashes to understand disciplined investing across market cycles.
3. T+1 Settlement Can Be Delayed
Indian equities follow a T+1 settlement cycle, meaning trades are normally settled one working day after the trade date. But if there is a trading or settlement holiday in between, the settlement date can shift forward.
For example, if you sell shares just before a holiday, your payout may take longer than usual. This can affect fund withdrawals, fresh trades, IPO applications and margin planning.
4. Fund Withdrawals May Take Longer
You may be able to place a withdrawal request through your broker’s platform during a holiday, but payout processing may be delayed if banks, exchanges or clearing systems are closed.
This matters most for active traders who depend on quick fund movement between trading accounts, bank accounts and IPO applications.
How a market holiday affects settlement and your money
A trading holiday is also a settlement holiday, so it delays both the credit of shares you buy and the payout from shares you sell. Indian equity trades settle on T+1, meaning one working day after the trade. When that day is a holiday, settlement moves to the next working day.
Here is a simple example around Dussehra:
| You trade on | Normal T+1 day | Holiday? | Actual settlement |
| Friday, 16 October | Monday, 19 October | No | Monday, 19 October |
| Monday, 19 October | Tuesday, 20 October | Yes (Dussehra) | Wednesday, 21 October |
| Thursday, 24 December | Friday, 25 December | Yes (Christmas) | Monday, 28 December |
This matters because:
- Sellers who need the money for a payment should sell at least two working days before a holiday.
- Buyers cannot sell shares as delivery until they reach the demat account. BTST (buy today, sell tomorrow) trades carry delivery risk around holidays.
- SIP investors can relax. If an SIP date falls on a market holiday, the fund house usually processes it on the next business day. Check your scheme’s terms for the exact rule.
Conclusion
The Stock Market Holidays 2026 calendar is useful for every Indian investor and trader, not just active market participants. The NSE and BSE have 16 equity trading holidays in 2026, along with regular weekend closures and a special Diwali Muhurat trading session.
For long-term investors, the calendar helps plan SIPs, fund transfers and portfolio activity. For traders, it helps manage F&O expiry, settlement delays, long-weekend gap risk and liquidity planning. For new investors, it gives a clear view of when the market is open, when it is closed and how holidays affect practical investing decisions.
Before placing important trades, investors should always verify the latest circulars from NSE and BSE because exchange holidays can be revised. Acumen Capital Market helps Indian investors understand market schedules, trading risks, settlement timelines and long-term investing decisions through simple, practical and educational content.
Quick summary
- NSE and BSE have 16 weekday trading holidays in 2026, including the extra holiday on 15 January (Maharashtra municipal elections).
- Holidays remaining after October 2026: 20 Oct (Tue), 10 Nov (Tue), 24 Nov (Tue) and 25 Dec (Fri).
- Muhurat trading is on Sunday, 8 November 2026; the exchanges will notify the timings.
- MCX usually closes only the morning session on exchange holidays; 26 Jan, 3 Apr, 2 Oct and 25 Dec are full closures.
- Trades settle T+1; a holiday pushes settlement to the next working day.
- When a Tuesday is a holiday, Nifty expiry moves to Monday; the monthly expiry moves to 23 November 2026.
Key definitions
- Trading holiday: a weekday on which the exchange runs no trading session.
- Settlement holiday: a day on which trades are not settled; trading holidays are also settlement holidays.
- T+1 settlement: shares and funds settle one working day after the trade date.
- Muhurat trading: a short, special Diwali session marking the start of the new Samvat year.
- Expiry day: the last day a futures or options contract can be traded.
- MCX evening session: MCX’s 5:00 pm onward session, which often stays open on Indian holidays.
FAQs
Q1: What is the difference between a trading holiday and a settlement holiday?
A trading holiday stops buying and selling on the exchange. A settlement holiday delays the clearing and movement of funds or securities because the clearing schedule changes. The two calendars can differ by segment. Currency Derivatives, for example, has its own settlement holiday list separate from the equity trading calendar.
Q2: How are SIPs affected by market holidays?
If your SIP date falls on a stock market holiday, the AMC processes your transaction on the next business day. The NAV applied follows the scheme’s cut-off rules. Your SIP frequency doesn’t change only the processing date for that specific instalment.
Q3: What happens to F&O expiry if it falls on a holiday?
NSE shifts the expiry to the previous trading day when a weekly or monthly expiry lands on a holiday. The exchange publishes circulars confirming adjusted expiry dates ahead of each affected month. Always verify via the NSE website before planning expiry strategies.
Q4: Does a holiday delay my mutual fund redemption?
Yes. AMCs don’t publish NAV on market holidays and process redemption requests on the next business day. If your redemption falls across a long weekend, fund credit into your bank account can be delayed by one to three working days depending on T+1/T+2 settlement rules.
Q5: Can I place an order on a market holiday?
Yes. Most brokers accept orders on holidays and weekends, but the exchange executes them only on the next trading day. Modifications and cancellations also queue up until the market opens.
Disclaimer:
This blog is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks. Readers are advised to conduct their own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
