Master Your Trade: The Complete NSE & BSE Holiday Calendar for 2026
Planning your financial moves requires more than just following market trends—it requires knowing when the gates are open. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have released the official holiday list for 2026, featuring 16 trading holidays (excluding weekends).
Whether you are a day trader or a long-term investor, these dates are essential for managing your portfolio and avoiding unexpected settlement delays.
📅 Key Trading Holidays for 2026 (Weekdays)
The markets will be fully closed for trading on the following dates:
| Date | Day | Occasion |
| January 15 | Thursday | Maharashtra Municipal Elections |
| January 26 | Monday | Republic Day |
| March 03 | Tuesday | Holi |
| March 26 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami |
| March 31 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 03 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 01 | Friday | Maharashtra Day |
| May 28 | Thursday | Bakri Id |
| June 26 | Friday | Muharram |
| September 14 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 02 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| November 10 | Tuesday | Diwali – Balipratipada |
| November 24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas |
🔔 The Annual Tradition: Muhurat Trading
While most of Diwali is a holiday, the exchanges will host the symbolic Muhurat Trading session on Sunday, November 8, 2026, for Diwali Laxmi Pujan. This auspicious one-hour session is a highlight for many investors to mark the new financial year.
⚠️ Important Notes for Traders
- Settlement Holidays: Some days, like February 19 (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti) and August 27 (Id-E-Milad), are settlement holidays. While you can trade, the funds and securities will not be settled on these days.
- Weekend Overlaps: In 2026, major holidays like Independence Day (August 15) and Maha Shivaratri (February 15) fall on weekends, meaning no extra trading break is observed.
- Preponed Expiry: On unexpected or newly declared holidays, such as the January 15 election break, F&O contracts typically expire a day earlier.
