BSE & NSE Market Holidays 2026 — Complete List
Complete list of stock market trading holidays for BSE and NSE in India for 2026. Both exchanges follow the same holiday schedule. On these days, no trading takes place on the equity, derivatives, or currency segments.
Next Market Holiday
Maharashtra Day — 01 May 2026 (Friday)
| # | Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | Passed |
| 2 | 19 Feb 2026 | Thursday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | Passed |
| 3 | 14 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Holi | Passed |
| 4 | 30 Mar 2026 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | Passed |
| 5 | 02 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Ram Navami | Passed |
| 6 | 03 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Passed |
| 7 | 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | Passed |
| 8 | 01 May 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day | Upcoming |
| 9 | 25 May 2026 | Monday | Buddha Purnima | Upcoming |
| 10 | 06 Jun 2026 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Adha (Bakri Eid) | Upcoming |
| 11 | 06 Jul 2026 | Monday | Muharram | Upcoming |
| 12 | 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | Upcoming |
| 13 | 25 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Upcoming |
| 14 | 01 Oct 2026 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Upcoming |
| 15 | 02 Oct 2026 | Friday | Maha Navami | Upcoming |
| 16 | 21 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Diwali (Laxmi Pujan) | Upcoming |
| 17 | 22 Oct 2026 | Thursday | Diwali Balipratipada | Upcoming |
| 18 | 04 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Upcoming |
| 19 | 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas | Upcoming |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the stock market open on Saturday?
No, BSE and NSE are closed on all Saturdays and Sundays. Trading happens Monday to Friday, 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM IST.
What is Muhurat Trading?
Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour trading session held on Diwali (Laxmi Pujan day). It's considered auspicious to buy stocks during this session. Exact timing is announced by the exchanges each year.
Do IPO applications work on market holidays?
Yes, you can submit IPO applications on holidays. The UPI mandate approval also works on holidays. However, the application is processed on the next working day.
Are settlement holidays different from trading holidays?
Sometimes yes. Settlement holidays affect the delivery of shares to your demat account. Check the exchange website for the complete settlement holiday list.
How many trading days are there in 2026?
There are approximately 242 trading days in 2026 (365 days minus 19 holidays minus 104 weekends).
Is the market open on bank holidays?
Not always. Some bank holidays are also stock market holidays, but not all. The stock market follows its own holiday list published by BSE and NSE.