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Stock Market Holidays 2026
Stock Market Holidays 2026

Stock Market Holidays 2026

BSE, MCX and NSE holidays list for the calendar year 2026.

Share Market Holidays on Weekdays in 2026

Sr.No.HolidaysDatesDaysExchanges
1Republic Day26 Jan 2026MondayNSE, BSE & MCX
2Holi03 Mar 2026TuesdayNSE, BSE
3Shri Ram Navami26 Mar 2026ThursdayNSE, BSE
4Shri Mahavir Jayanti31 Mar 2026TuesdayNSE, BSE
5Good Friday03 Apr 2026FridayNSE, BSE & MCX
6Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti14 Apr 2026TuesdayNSE, BSE
7Maharashtra Day01 May 2026FridayNSE, BSE
8Bakri Id28 May 2026ThursdayNSE, BSE
9Muharram26 Jun 2026FridayNSE, BSE
10Ganesh Chaturthi14 Sep 2026MondayNSE, BSE
11Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti02 Oct 2026FridayNSE, BSE & MCX
12Dussehra20 Oct 2026TuesdayNSE, BSE
13Diwali - Balipratipada10 Nov 2026TuesdayNSE, BSE
14Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev24 Nov 2026TuesdayNSE, BSE
15Christmas25 Dec 2026FridayNSE, BSE & MCX
Note: The above list is related to stock market trading and clearing holidays both.

Share Market Clearing Holidays in 2026:

Sr.No.HolidaysDatesDaysExchanges
1Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti19 Feb 2026ThursdayNSE
2Gudhi Padwa19 Mar 2026ThursdayNSE
3Annual Bank Closing01 Apr 2026WednesdayNSE
4Id-E-Milad26 Aug 2026WednesdayNSE
Note: The above list only contains clearing holidays.

Share Market Holidays on Weekends in 2026:

Sr.No.HolidaysDatesDaysExchanges
1Mahashivratri15 Feb 2026SundayNSE, BSE & MCX
2Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)21 Mar 2026SaturdayNSE, BSE & MCX
3Independence Day15 Aug 2026SaturdayNSE, BSE & MCX
4Diwali - Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading Session)08 Nov 2026SundayNSE, BSE & MCX

MCX Trading Sessions on Holidays in 2026:

Sr.No.HolidaysDatesDaysMorning Session
Evening Session
1New Year Day1 Jan 2026ThursdayOpenClosed
2Holi3 Mar 2026TuesdayClosedOpen
3Shri Ram Navmi26 Mar 2026ThursdayClosedOpen
4Shri Mahavir Jayanti31 Mar 2026TuesdayClosedOpen
5Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti14 Apr 2026TuesdayClosedOpen
6Maharashtra Day1 May 2026FridayClosedOpen
7Bakri Id28 May 2026ThursdayClosedOpen
8Moharram26 Jun 2026FridayClosedOpen
9Ganesh Chaturthi14 Sep 2026MondayClosedOpen
10Dassera20 Oct 2026TuesdayClosedOpen
11Diwali-Balipratipada10 Nov 2026TuesdayClosedOpen
12Guru Nanak Jayanti24 Nov 2026TuesdayClosedOpen
(Morning Session: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Evening Session: 5:00 pm to 11:30/11:55 pm)

Muhurat Trading will be conducted on 8th Nov 2026. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently.

NSDL and CDSL do not operate on a settlement holiday. This means:

  • Shares will be delivered to your demat account on the next business day.
  • Money owed to you as a result of selling shares will be settled (paid out to your registered bank account) on the next business day.

Stock Market Timings:

Trading on the equities segment takes place on all days of the week (except Saturdays and Sundays and holidays declared by the Exchange in advance). The market timings of the equities segment are:

Pre-open Session:

Order entry & modification Open: 09:00 hrs
Order entry & modification Close: 09:08 hrs*

*with random closure in last one minute. Pre-open order matching starts immediately after close of pre-open order entry.

Regular Trading Session:

Normal / Limited Physical Market Open: 09:15 hrs
Normal / Limited Physical Market Close: 15:30 hrs

Closing Session:

The Closing Session is held between 15.40 hrs and 16.00 hrs

Block Deal Session:

Morning Window: This window shall operate between 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
Afternoon Window: This window shall operate between 02:05 PM to 2:20 PM

Note:

The Exchange may, however, close the market on days other than the above schedule holidays or may open the market on days originally declared as holidays. The Exchange may also extend, advance or reduce trading hours when its deems fit and necessary.

Stock market holidays

Stock market holidays are an inevitable part of the trading calendar. In the year 2026, the equity, derivatives, and commodities markets in India will have a series of scheduled closures for national and regional festivities, government holidays, and breaks declared by the exchange. Knowing them helps traders and investors plan trades and adjust strategies during stock market holidays, especially if they are active in Futures & Options (FnO) or hold positions across different expiry cycles.

How to plan around stock market holidays in 2026?

Planning helps traders to avoid last-minute execution risks and align their trading strategies with the stock market holiday calendar. Here are some tips on how to plan effectively:

Check the exchange calendar

Stock market holidays are announced in advance by exchanges like the National Stock Exchange (NSE) , Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) . Use the official stock market holiday calendar to mark days that have trading holidays to plan your trades accordingly.

Position management

If you are holding overnight positions (especially in derivatives or leveraged instruments), review them before long weekends and stock market holidays. Exit or hedge before the holiday to protect your investment against a gap-up/gap-down opening when the market re-opens.

Margin & settlement planning

Knowing when markets close helps ensure that margin obligations are met on time. As some of the holidays can impact settlement cycles, fund movement or SIP debits. Thus, add funds in advance to meet the fund requirements during stock market holidays.

Earnings and events calendar

Be aware of earnings releases, macroeconomic data, and corporate actions scheduled around holiday periods, as these can influence reopening price action. Plan trades by considering these announcements' impact on markets when it resumes operations after the holiday.

What is the impact on the stock market during holidays?

Stock market holidays influence the behaviour of the stock market in a variety of ways. Some of them are:

No trading activity

On declared stock market holidays, the equity and derivatives markets are closed. Orders cannot be placed, prices are stagnant, and trading activities on trading platforms remain closed till the market reopens.

Liquidity shifts before and after

Markets tend to experience lower liquidity during the trading session preceding a long stock market holiday and increased market volatility when markets reopen after the holiday. This takes place as traders adjust their positions or react to global events that took place during the break.

Global market influences

Even if the Indian markets are closed, the global markets may be open on an Indian stock market holiday. News or macro events occurring outside of India can affect the opening price of the Indian stock market when trading resumes.

Settlement considerations

Trade settlement (e.g. T+1 processes) might be postponed if stock market holidays are between trading days, requiring additional planning for funds management and share movements.

What if futures and contract expiry fall on market holidays?

In India, Futures & Options (FnO) contracts have expiry cycles that are predefined either weekly or monthly. Occasionally, expiry can coincide with a stock market holiday. In such cases:

  • Expiry is shifted to the previous trading day as per exchange circulars.

  • The final settlement price is determined on the basis of the closing prices of the eligible securities on the last trading day.

  • Clearing Corporations and exchanges publish revised schedules in advance of the expiry week.


Therefore, traders should always check the upcoming FnO expiry or stock market holidays to confirm expiry adjustments if there are any stock market holidays.

What approach should FnO traders adopt?

FnO trading is inherently leveraged, and stock market holidays increase the risk through volatility and inefficiencies in prices. Thus, FnO traders should develop a proactive strategy around stock market holidays, which can include:

Monitor expiry adjustments

The stock market holidays can influence expiry dates and can result in a change of expiry date. Traders should confirm the last trading day and settlement day ahead of the expiry date to manage contracts accordingly.

Adjust risk exposure

Stock market holidays can introduce overnight risk. Therefore, if traders are holding leveraged positions, they can consider reducing their exposure or hedging with other instruments.

Avoid last-minute entries

Liquidity may thin before stock market holidays as many traders close or roll positions before market holidays. Thus, traders should avoid entering new trades near market holidays as it can result in unfavourable fills or higher slippage.

Plan rollovers strategically

If a trader's strategy calls for rolling long-dated positions, schedule rollovers in advance of the stock market holiday in order to avoid making a rushed or emotional decision.

Use options thoughtfully

Options strategies such as spreads or protective hedges can be used to manage risk near stock market holidays when traders are uncertain about directional moves across holidays.

Wrapping up

Stock market holidays are part of the annual trading rhythm, and 2026 has 16 stock market holidays as per the holiday calendar released by the exchanges. Understanding stock market holiday schedules, the effect they may have on liquidity and settlements, and how contract expiry dates are adjusted, empowers traders to make informed decisions and become more precise when executing a plan. Traders can use the Dhan stock market holiday calendar to confidently map their trades throughout the year.




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