Share Market Holidays 2026
20 Share Market Holidays
Stay updated on share market holidays to plan trading days, market closures, and special sessions across NSE, BSE, and MCX.
List of Share Market Holidays 2026
Municipal Election Maharashtra | 15 Jan 2026 | Thursday | NSE, BSE |
Republic Day | 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | NSE, BSE, MCX, Settlement |
Holi | 03 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | NSE, BSE |
Shri Ram Navami | 26 Mar 2026 | Thursday | NSE, BSE, Settlement |
Shri Mahavir Jayanti | 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | NSE, BSE, Settlement |
Good Friday | 03 Apr 2026 | Friday | NSE, BSE, MCX |
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | NSE, BSE, Settlement |
Maharashtra Day | 01 May 2026 | Friday | NSE, BSE, Settlement |
Bakri Eid | 28 May 2026 | Thursday | NSE, BSE, Settlement |
Muharram | 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | NSE, BSE |
Ganesh Chaturthi | 14 Sep 2026 | Monday | NSE, BSE, Settlement |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 02 Oct 2026 | Friday | NSE, BSE, Settlement, MCX |
Dussehra | 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | NSE, BSE |
Diwali - Balipratipada | 10 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | NSE, BSE, Settlement |
Guru Nanak Jayanti | 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | NSE, BSE, MCX, Settlement |
Christmas | 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | NSE, BSE, MCX |
Holidays falling on Saturday / Sunday
Mahashivratri | 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday | NSE, BSE |
Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | NSE, BSE, MCX, Settlement |
Independence Day | 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | NSE, BSE, MCX, Settlement |
Diwali - Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading Session) | 08 Nov 2026 | Sunday | NSE, BSE, MCX |
Note: Muhurat Trading will be conducted. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently.
Muhurat Trading
Muhurat Trading is a special, auspicious trading session held during Diwali, one of India’s most cherished festivals. This one-hour trading window is considered an ideal time to invest, symbolising prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. Many traders and investors participate in this session as a traditional practice, blending culture with finance.
For 2026, the Muhurat Trading session will be held on November 8, offering market participants a unique opportunity to engage in this time-honoured tradition and celebrate new beginnings.
For a complete view of market closures, refer to NSE holidays, BSE holidays, and MCX holidays covering equity and commodity market trading schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 20 share market holidays in 2026. Out of these, 4 holidays fall on weekends.
Yes, the stock market is closed on Saturday. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are closed for trading on Saturdays.
No, the stock market is not closed for all bank holidays. However, it may be closed on some holidays when banks are also closed.
The stock market is closed on every Saturday. Hence, it is closed on every 2nd Saturday as well.
The NSE and BSE are not open on weekends. This is because most people don’t work on weekends and the demand for trading is usually less. Hence, the stock market is closed on weekends.
No, you cannot trade on Saturday and Sunday. It’s because the stock market remains closed every Saturday and Sunday.
The Muhurat Trading session for 2026 will take place on November 8. The specific timing of this auspicious one-hour trading window is typically announced by the stock exchanges closer to the date
The stock market observes various national, cultural, and religious holidays. You can check the full holiday list of the National Stock Exchange for 2026 in the table above.
To check if today is a share market holiday, refer to the holiday calendar provided in the table above.
You can confirm whether the stock market is closed tomorrow by checking the official holiday list of the stock market in the table above.