Stock Market Holidays 2026: NSE & BSE Complete Trading Holiday List

The Indian stock market is closed on NSE and BSE trading holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays. In 2026, key weekday market holidays include Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Maharashtra Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali Balipratipada, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Christmas.

If the market is closed, you cannot buy or sell listed shares during normal trading hours. Your pending orders, settlement, and withdrawal timelines may also shift to the next working market day.

NSE & BSE Trading Holidays 2026: Complete List

Here is the NSE and BSE equity trading holiday list for 2026. These are weekday holidays when regular equity trading remains closed. 

Some holidays fall on Saturdays or Sundays, so they do not create an extra weekday market closure. For example, Diwali Laxmi Pujan falls on Sunday, 08 November 2026, and only a special Muhurat Trading session is conducted on that day.

For regular stock investors, the rule is simple: if the day appears as a trading holiday, normal equity market trading will not happen.

Muhurat Trading 2026: Diwali Special Session

Muhurat Trading in 2026 will be held on Sunday, 08 November 2026, on the occasion of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. The exchanges announce the exact timing closer to the date.

Muhurat Trading is a short special trading session held during Diwali. Many investors place small symbolic buy orders because it is considered an auspicious start to the new Samvat year.

Can you trade during Muhurat Trading?

Yes, trading is allowed during the special session. But the window is short, and liquidity may be different from a normal market day.

For beginners, the practical advice is simple:

Do not buy a stock only because it is Muhurat Trading. If you want to place a symbolic order, keep it small and choose a stock you already understand.

Do Commodity Markets Follow the Same Holidays?

No. Commodity markets such as MCX follow a separate holiday schedule because they are linked to global commodity trading hours.

On some Indian holidays, commodity trading may close during the morning session but reopen later in the evening so traders can react to global price movement.

If you trade commodities like gold, silver, crude oil, or natural gas, check the separate commodity exchange holiday calendar before placing an order.

For regular stock investors, the NSE and BSE equity holiday list is the main calendar to follow.

Early Closure Days in 2026

There is no fixed annual list of early closure days that investors can assume in advance.

If the exchange announces a shortened session, special trading session, or early closure, it is usually communicated through an exchange circular or broker notification.

This matters most for:

• Muhurat Trading
• Special trading sessions
• Unusual market events
• Segment-specific changes
• F&O expiry-related schedule changes

For normal stock investing, the holiday list and regular market timing are usually enough.

The simple rule is:

Do not guess special timings. Check your broker app or exchange notification if you see a special session alert.

Settlement Impact of Market Holidays

A trading holiday can delay settlement.

Settlement means the final transfer of shares and money after a trade. If a market holiday or settlement holiday comes between your trade date and settlement date, your shares or funds may be credited later.

Example:

You sell shares on Friday.

If Monday is a working settlement day, your settlement may happen on Monday. But if Monday is a market or settlement holiday, it may move to the next valid settlement day.

This is why withdrawal balance or delivered shares may sometimes appear later than expected around holidays.

Trading holidays and settlement holidays are not always the same. Some dates may be settlement holidays even when trading is open. For example, the 2026 calendar separately lists settlement holidays such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Gudhi Padwa, Annual Bank Closing, and Id-E-Milad.

For beginners, remember this:

If a holiday falls between your trade date and settlement date, your shares or funds may settle later.

What Happens to Pending Orders on Holiday Eve?

Pending order behaviour depends on the order type.

A day order is valid only for that trading day.

An AMO, or after-market order, is placed after market hours and sent when the next eligible session opens.

A GTT or long-validity order is broker-dependent. Do not assume all brokers treat it the same way.

If you are new, avoid placing important orders just before a holiday unless you understand the order type clearly.

How to Plan Your Investments Around Market Holidays

Most long-term investors do not need to change their investment plan because of a market holiday.

But holidays can affect short-term order execution, settlement, withdrawals, and liquidity.

A record date is the date used to decide which shareholders are eligible for a corporate action such as a dividend or bonus.

An ex-date is the date from which new buyers are not eligible for that specific corporate action.

Do not buy a stock only because a holiday or dividend date is near. Check the company, price, valuation, and your reason for investing.

For most beginners, the best approach is simple:

• Check if the market is open before placing an order
• Avoid last-minute panic trades before long weekends
• Keep cash needs in mind before selling shares
• Do not assume settlement happens on holidays
• Use broker notifications for special sessions