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Stock Market Holidays 2026
NSE, BSE and MCX trading holidays in one place, with a live check for today, a month-by-month calendar and the Muhurat trading date.
Upcoming market holidays
The next three closures, counted from today.
NSE and BSE holiday list 2026
Equity, equity derivatives and SLB segments are closed on these days. Past dates are dimmed. Currency derivatives follow a slightly longer list, so check the exchange circular if you trade them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | NSE and BSE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | Thursday | Maharashtra municipal corporation elections | Closed |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic DayMCX closed all day | Closed |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday | Maha ShivaratriFalls on a weekend | No trading (weekend) |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Holi | Closed |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)Falls on a weekend | No trading (weekend) |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami | Closed |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good FridayMCX closed all day | Closed |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day | Closed |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Eid | Closed |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Muharram | Closed |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence DayFalls on a weekendMCX closed all day | No trading (weekend) |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi JayantiMCX closed all day | Closed |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Closed |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat trading session)Falls on a weekendMuhurat session, time to be notifiedMCX closed all day | No trading (weekend) |
| 10 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali-Balipratipada | Closed |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Closed |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | ChristmasMCX closed all day | Closed |
On exchange holidays MCX often closes only its morning session. Dates marked above are full-day MCX closures. Always confirm with the official circulars on NSE, BSE and MCX.
2026 market holiday calendar
Every month at a glance. Red days are weekday holidays. Weekday holidays are the ones to plan around.
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Weekday holidayHoliday on a weekendWeekendToday
Muhurat trading 2026
How market holidays affect your trades
A closed market is not a pause for your risk. Four things to keep in mind before a break.
Expiry moves earlier
If an F&O expiry day is a trading holiday, expiry moves to the previous trading day. Check the date before you hold a position.
Weekend and long-break gaps
News can arrive while the market is shut, so price may open far from the last close. Stops cannot protect you from a gap.
Option time decay keeps running
Option prices count calendar days to expiry. A long break can reduce time value even though nothing trades.
Settlement and funds shift
Payouts and settlements move to the next working day when a holiday falls in between. Plan your cash needs.
Market holiday questions, answered
How many stock market holidays are there in 2026?
On this list there are 16 weekday trading holidays for NSE and BSE equity and derivatives, plus 4 holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Exchanges can add or change dates, so always confirm with the latest NSE, BSE or MCX circular.
Is the stock market open on Saturday and Sunday?
No. NSE and BSE are closed every Saturday and Sunday. The only exception is a special session announced by the exchange, such as Muhurat trading on Diwali when it falls on a weekend.
Is there Muhurat trading in 2026?
Diwali Laxmi Pujan falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026, and exchanges usually hold a one-hour Muhurat trading session that day. The exact timing is announced by the exchange closer to the date.
Does MCX close on the same days as NSE and BSE?
Not always. MCX has separate morning and evening sessions, and on many exchange holidays only the morning session is shut. On some days it is closed all day. Check the MCX circular for session timings.
What happens to my F&O expiry if it falls on a holiday?
The expiry normally moves to the previous trading day. Look at the contract details and the exchange circular so you are not caught out.
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By 9AM Traders Academy. Last updated October 2026. Holiday dates follow published exchange lists and may be revised by the exchanges, so confirm with the official circulars before you plan trades. Trading involves risk and this page is not investment advice.