The National Stock Exchange of India and BSE have officially released the stock market holiday calendar for 2026. For investors and traders, planning ahead is essential to navigate market closures and volatility. The 2026 calendar includes 15 scheduled trading holidays and, notably, 7 long weekends that provide ample breaks for market participants. This comprehensive guide details the complete list of equity market holidays, festivals falling on weekends, and the schedule for the auspicious Muhurat Trading session.
Table of Contents
- Official NSE & BSE Trading Holidays 2026
- Holidays Falling on Weekends
- Long Weekends for Traders in 2026
- Muhurat Trading 2026 Schedule
- Commodity Market (MCX) and Clearing Holidays
- FAQs
Official NSE & BSE Trading Holidays 2026
The Indian equity, equity derivatives, and SLB segments will remain closed on the following 15 days in 2026. This list excludes regular Saturday and Sunday closures. Traders should note that dates for festivals like Id-Ul-Fitr and Bakri Id are subject to change based on moon sightings.
| Date |
Day |
Occasion |
| January 26 |
Monday |
Republic Day |
| March 03 |
Tuesday |
Holi |
| March 26 |
Thursday |
Ram Navami |
| March 31 |
Tuesday |
Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 03 |
Friday |
Good Friday |
| April 14 |
Tuesday |
Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 01 |
Friday |
Maharashtra Day |
| May 28 |
Thursday |
Bakri Id (Id-Ul-Zuha) |
| June 26 |
Friday |
Muharram |
| September 14 |
Monday |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 02 |
Friday |
Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 20 |
Tuesday |
Dussehra |
| November 09 |
Monday |
Diwali Balipratipada |
| November 24 |
Tuesday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| December 25 |
Friday |
Christmas |
Holidays Falling on Weekends
In 2026, several major festivals coincide with weekly offs (Saturdays or Sundays). Since the markets are already closed on these days, they do not impact the trading schedule.
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February 15 (Sunday): Mahashivratri
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March 21 (Saturday): Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id)
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August 15 (Saturday): Independence Day
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November 08 (Sunday): Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading)
Long Weekends for Traders in 2026
The 2026 calendar is generous for those seeking extended breaks. There are seven instances where a trading holiday falls on a Friday or Monday, creating a 3-day long weekend.
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Republic Day: Jan 24 (Sat) – Jan 26 (Mon)
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Good Friday: Apr 03 (Fri) – Apr 05 (Sun)
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Maharashtra Day: May 01 (Fri) – May 03 (Sun)
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Muharram: June 26 (Fri) – June 28 (Sun)
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Ganesh Chaturthi: Sept 12 (Sat) – Sept 14 (Mon)
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Gandhi Jayanti: Oct 02 (Fri) – Oct 04 (Sun)
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Christmas: Dec 25 (Fri) – Dec 27 (Sun)
Muhurat Trading 2026 Schedule
A special one-hour trading session, known as Muhurat Trading, will be conducted to celebrate Diwali Laxmi Pujan. This session marks the beginning of the new Hindu accounting year, Samvat 2083.
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Date: Sunday, November 08, 2026
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Time: Typically held in the evening (approx. 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM IST). Exact timings are notified by the exchanges closer to the date.
Commodity Market (MCX) and Clearing Holidays
While the equity markets close for the full day on listed holidays, the Multi Commodity Exchange operates differently.
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Evening Sessions: On most holidays, MCX remains open for the evening session (5:00 PM – 11:30/11:55 PM).
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Full Closures: MCX is closed for both morning and evening sessions on national holidays:
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Republic Day (January 26)
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Independence Day (August 15)
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Gandhi Jayanti (October 02)
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Christmas (December 25)
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Bank Holidays: Investors should remember that even if the market is open, fund transfers might be delayed if the day is a banking holiday (e.g., Buddha Pournima).
To stay updated on market trends and upcoming holidays, track the calendar on Finology Ticker.
FAQs
1. How many trading holidays are there in 2026?
There are 15 officially declared stock market holidays in 2026, in addition to regular Saturdays and Sundays.
2. Is the stock market open on Diwali 2026?
The market will be closed for Diwali Balipratipada on Monday, November 09, 2026. However, a special one-hour Muhurat Trading session will be held on Sunday, November 08, 2026.
3. Which long weekends are available for traders in 2026?
Traders get 7 long weekends in 2026, including breaks for Republic Day, Good Friday, Maharashtra Day, Muharram, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas.
4. Is the market closed on Good Friday 2026?
Yes, both NSE and BSE will remain closed on Friday, April 03, 2026, for Good Friday.
5. Do commodity markets open on stock market holidays?
Yes, the commodity market (MCX) typically opens for the evening session on most holidays, except for national holidays like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti.