NSE Stock Market Holidays 2026: Trading Dates and Holiday List

It is crucial to understand the days on which the stock market is closed if you are trading or investing in the stock market. Don't make an order on a holiday and then ask yourself why it didn't happen. In this guide, you will get the complete list of the NSE stock market holidays 2026. The National Stock Exchange will continue to remain closed on 15 dates in 2026 during the national events/festivals.

These are the days of Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Diwali and Christmas. Some holidays, such as Independence Day may be on a Sunday and will not impact trading. This calendar is for all trading holidays as well as weekend holidays and the special Muhurat Trading session. No confusion. A simple, clean calendar for organizing a year.

NSE Stock Market Holidays 2026 List

The National Stock Exchange remains closed on 15 days in 2026 for national events and major festivals . Here is the complete list.

Date	Day	Holiday
January 26, 2026	Monday	Republic Day
March 3, 2026	Tuesday	Holi
March 26, 2026	Thursday	Shri Ram Navami
March 31, 2026	Tuesday	Shri Mahavir Jayanti
April 3, 2026	Friday	Good Friday
April 14, 2026	Tuesday	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
May 1, 2026	Friday	Maharashtra Day
May 28, 2026	Thursday	Bakri Id
June 26, 2026	Friday	Muharram
September 14, 2026	Monday	Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2, 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

This list applies to both NSE and BSE for equity, equity derivatives, and currency derivatives segments .

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Additional Holidays for Specific Segments

Some holidays apply only to specific trading segments.

Currency Derivatives Segment

The currency derivatives segment has additional holidays:

• February 19, 2026 (Thursday) - Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
• March 19, 2026 (Thursday) - Gudhipadwa
• April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) - Annual Bank Closing
• August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) - Id-E-Milad (settlement holiday only, trading remains open) 

Commodity Derivatives Segment

Commodity trading has a different schedule. On many holidays, only the morning session (9 AM to 5 PM) is closed, but the evening session (5 PM onwards) remains open . For example:

• On Holi (March 3), commodity morning session is closed but evening session is open
• On Ganesh Chaturthi (September 14), morning session is closed but evening session is open
• Some holidays like Republic Day and Good Friday have both sessions closed

The commodity segment also observes New Year's Day (January 1) as a holiday for the evening session only .

Holidays Falling on Weekends (No Trading Impact)

Some major holidays fall on weekends in 2026. The market is already closed on these days, so there is no additional trading holiday .

Date	Day	Holiday
February 15, 2026	Sunday	Mahashivratri
March 21, 2026	Saturday	Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
August 15, 2026	Saturday	Independence Day
November 8, 2026	Sunday	Diwali Laxmi Pujan

These holidays do not affect trading because they fall on days when the market is already shut .

Muhurat Trading 2026: The Special Diwali Session

Diwali Laxmi Pujan falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026 . While the market is closed for regular trading, the exchanges conduct a special Muhurat Trading session on this day.

Muhurat Trading is a symbolic one-hour session. It marks the start of the new Samvat year. Many investors consider it auspicious to trade during this time . The exact timings for the session will be announced by the exchanges closer to the date .

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How Market Holidays Affect Your Trading?

When the market is closed, you cannot:

• Buy or sell stocks
• Trade in derivatives (F&O)
• Trade in currency derivatives

But some activities continue:

• Commodity trading often has evening sessions open even when morning is closed 

• Settlement holidays mean trades are not settled, but trading may still happen 

For example, on August 26, 2026 (Id-E-Milad), the market remained open for trading, but clearing and settlement activities were suspended .

Planning Your Trading Calendar

Knowing the NSE stock market holidays 2026 list helps you plan your trades. Here is what to keep in mind:

1. Five holidays fall on Fridays - Republic Day week, Good Friday, Maharashtra Day, Muharram, Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas . These create long weekends.

2. Seven long weekends in 2026 because holidays fall on Fridays or Mondays .

3. Plan around September - Ganesh Chaturthi (September 14) is a Monday, giving a long weekend.

4. Diwali week - Regular trading is closed on November 10 (Diwali Balipratipada), but Muhurat Trading happens on November 8 (Sunday).

FAQs

1. How many stock market holidays are there in 2026?

There are 15 trading holidays in 2026 as per the NSE holiday list .

2. Is the market open on August 26, 2026?

Yes. The market is open on August 26. Eid-e-Milad is only a settlement holiday .

3. Is Muhurat Trading happening in 2026?

Yes. Muhurat Trading will be held on November 8, 2026. Diwali Laxmi Pujan falls on a Sunday this year .

4. What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

There is no impact on trading. The market is already closed on weekends .

5. Which holidays create long weekends in 2026?

Good Friday (April 3) falls on a Friday. Republic Day (January 26) falls on a Monday. These create three-day weekends .