- Check the official NSE holiday list 2026 for India. Find 15+ market holidays for NSE & BSE, including Holi, Diwali Muhurat trading time, and MCX session shifts.
For every trader active in the Indian equity markets, the NSE holiday list 2026 is the most important document to have on your desk. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) follow a pre-notified calendar that determines when the “buy” and “sell” buttons go dark.
In 2026, the Indian stock market will observe 15 full trading holidays on weekdays. Navigating these gaps is crucial, especially since the transition to the T+1 settlement cycle means a single holiday can delay your payout or stock delivery by 48 hours.
Indian Stock Market Holiday Calendar 2026 (Equity Segment)
The following dates are the official days when the NSE and BSE will remain closed for the Equity, Equity Derivatives, and SLB segments.
| Date | Day | Occasion |
| January 15, 2026 | Thursday | Maharashtra Municipal Elections |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| March 03, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 03, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 01, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 02, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali-Balipratipada |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
NSE Weekend Holidays and Special Trading Sessions
Some major holidays in 2026 fall on weekends, including Id-Ul-Fitr (March 21) and Independence Day (August 15). Since the NSE is already closed on Saturdays and Sundays, these do not result in additional trading breaks.
A notable exception is Diwali (Laxmi Pujan), which falls on a Sunday. While regular trading remains closed, the exchange typically conducts a special Muhurat Trading session, with timings announced separately.
Trading Holidays vs Settlement Holidays: What is the Difference?
New traders often ask: “Why is my money not credited even though the market is open today?”
The answer lies in the Settlement Holiday. While the stock market may be open for trading, clearing houses and banks might be closed for a regional holiday (like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on Feb 19). On these days:
- You can buy and sell stocks as usual.
- The settlement (transfer of shares or cash) does not happen.
- Essentially, your T+1 cycle skips that day and moves to the next working day.
Why NSE Holidays Matter for Traders and Investors
Understanding the NSE holiday calendar 2026 is essential for both retail and institutional participants. On these days, no trades are executed, which can affect:
- Settlement cycles and fund transfers
- Derivatives expiry strategies
- Portfolio rebalancing and liquidity planning
Planning around these dates helps traders avoid unexpected disruptions and manage positions more efficiently.
FAQs on NSE Holidays 2026
No, the NSE and BSE remain closed on all Saturdays and Sundays, except for special sessions like Muhurat Trading (scheduled for Sunday, Nov 8, 2026).
If the usual Thursday expiry falls on an NSE holiday, the expiry is shifted to the immediately preceding trading day (Wednesday).