Stock Market Holidays 2026 in India: Complete Trading List

If you invest or trade in the stock market, knowing market holidays in advance is important. It helps you plan your trades, manage funds, and avoid last minute confusion.

In 2026, Indian stock exchanges will remain closed on several days due to national and festival holidays. Below is the complete and updated list of stock market holidays for equity trading in India.

Trading Holidays in 2026

The Indian stock market will remain closed for equity trading on the following dates.

Stock Market Holidays Falling on Weekends in 2026

Some important festivals fall on weekends in 2026. Since the market is already closed on Saturdays and Sundays, these do not add extra trading holidays.

Why Knowing Stock Market Holidays Matters

Knowing the stock market holiday calendar helps investors and traders plan better. Traders can avoid sudden trade closures, manage option expiries, and plan fund settlements in advance. Investors can align their investments and rebalancing decisions without unnecessary delays.

Impact of Holidays on Traders vs Long Term Investors

Stock market holidays affect traders and long term investors differently. Short term traders, especially intraday and options traders, are more sensitive to trading holidays. Fewer trading days can lead to lower liquidity before holidays and higher volatility after long breaks.

Options traders should be extra careful during holiday weeks, as weekly expiries can shift and time decay behaves differently in shorter trading weeks.

For long term investors, holidays have limited impact. However, knowing holidays helps in planning SIP dates, lump sum investments, and portfolio rebalancing, especially near month end or quarter end.

Long Weekends and Trading Breaks in 2026

Several holidays in 2026 fall on Mondays or Fridays, creating long weekends. For example, Republic Day and Ganesh Chaturthi fall on Mondays, while Good Friday, Maharashtra Day, and Christmas fall on Fridays.

Long weekends can sometimes lead to lighter trading volumes before the break and sharper market moves when trading resumes. Investors should keep an eye on global market cues during these extended breaks.

Final Takeaway

In 2026, Indian equity markets will remain closed on 15 days due to holidays. Keeping this holiday list handy can help you stay prepared and make smoother investment decisions throughout the year.

Before placing trades, always check the trading calendar, especially around festivals and long weekends.

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