How many stock market holidays are there in India in 2026?

NSE and BSE have 16 trading holidays on weekdays in 2026. These include national holidays like Republic Day and Christmas, as well as religious festivals like Holi, Eid, and Diwali. An additional special session, Muhurat Trading, is held on Diwali even when it falls on a weekend.

Is the stock market open on Diwali 2026?

Diwali Laxmi Pujan in 2026 falls on 8 November, which is a Sunday, so regular trading does not apply. However, NSE has confirmed that Muhurat Trading will be conducted on this date. The exact timings of the one-hour symbolic trading session will be announced closer to the event.

What happens to options expiry when there is a market holiday?

If a weekly or monthly options expiry date falls on a stock market holiday, NSE moves the expiry to the previous trading day. Traders should check NSE circulars before holidays for official confirmation of expiry schedule changes.

Do SIP investments process on market holidays?

No, SIP transactions scheduled on a stock market holiday are not processed on that day. The transaction is typically executed on the next available business day. The NAV applied will be the NAV of the day when the transaction actually processes.

Are NSE and BSE holiday calendars the same?

Yes, NSE and BSE follow the same official holiday calendar for equity and equity derivatives trading. Both exchanges observe the same 16 weekday trading holidays in 2026. The commodity exchange MCX may have a different holiday schedule and should be checked separately.

Stock Market Holidays India 2026: NSE & BSE List

Stock Market Holidays in India: NSE and BSE Holiday Calendar 2026

Team Sahi

Published: 18 Dec 2025, 06:58 PM IST (2 months ago)

Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026, 05:30 AM IST (3 days ago)

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Stock market holidays in India determine which days the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) remain closed for trading. Both exchanges follow a shared holiday schedule each year. This schedule is published in advance and covers national festivals, regional observances, and special events.

In 2026, the NSE has announced 16 trading holidays on weekdays. Knowing these dates in advance helps traders, investors, and fund managers plan their positions, manage risk, and avoid unexpected settlement gaps.

Complete List of Stock Market Holidays in India 2026

The following dates are official NSE and BSE trading holidays for 2026:

Date	Day	Holiday
15 January 2026	Thursday	Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election
26 January 2026	Monday	Republic Day
3 March 2026	Tuesday	Holi
26 March 2026	Thursday	Shri Ram Navami
31 March 2026	Tuesday	Shri Mahavir Jayanti
3 April 2026	Friday	Good Friday
14 April 2026	Tuesday	Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
1 May 2026	Friday	Maharashtra Day
28 May 2026	Thursday	Bakri Id (Eid ul-Adha)
26 June 2026	Friday	Muharram
14 September 2026	Monday	Ganesh Chaturthi
2 October 2026	Friday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 October 2026	Tuesday	Dussehra
10 November 2026	Tuesday	Diwali – Balipratipada
24 November 2026	Tuesday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
25 December 2026	Friday	Christmas

What Happens on Stock Market Holidays?

On stock market holidays, all equity and equity derivatives trading stops on both NSE and BSE. No orders are matched, no trades are settled, and no new positions are opened or closed during market hours.

Commodity markets operated by MCX may follow a separate holiday calendar. Investors should check each exchange's official website for commodity-specific schedules.

Holidays That Fall on Weekends

Some major festivals in 2026 fall on Saturdays or Sundays. These do not create additional weekday market closures:

Mahashivratri — 15 February 2026 (Sunday)
Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) — 21 March 2026 (Saturday)
Independence Day — 15 August 2026 (Saturday)
Diwali – Laxmi Pujan — 8 November 2026 (Sunday)

Muhurat Trading 2026

Muhurat Trading is a special symbolic trading session held on the evening of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. In 2026, Laxmi Pujan falls on 8 November, which is a Sunday. NSE has confirmed that Muhurat Trading will still be conducted on this date. The exact timings will be announced by the exchange closer to the event.

Muhurat Trading is observed by investors as an auspicious beginning for the new Samvat year. It is typically one hour long and sees participation from retail and institutional investors alike.

Why Stock Market Holidays Matter for Traders

Options and futures expiry: Weekly and monthly expiries shift to the nearest trading day before a holiday. This affects premium decay and open interest patterns.
Settlement cycles: Equity trades in India settle on a T+1 basis. A holiday in the settlement window can delay credits and debits.
Liquidity: Markets near long weekends often see reduced volumes. Bid-ask spreads can widen in low-liquidity conditions.
SIP and mutual fund purchases: SIP transactions scheduled on a holiday are typically processed the next business day.
Corporate actions: Ex-dividend and ex-bonus dates may shift if they coincide with a market holiday.

How to Check If the Market Is Open Today

Traders can check whether the stock market is open on a given day by visiting the NSE official website (nseindia.com), the BSE official website (bseindia.com), or the Sahi platform, which shows market status directly on the charts and trading interface.

NSE Derivatives Market Holidays

The derivatives market on NSE follows the same holiday schedule as the equity market. When a weekly or monthly options expiry date falls on a holiday, the expiry is moved to the previous trading day. Traders holding positions in expiring contracts must account for this when planning their strategies.