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BSE Holidays

Trading Holidays for 2026 – Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment and SLB Segment.

BSE Holiday List 2026

BSE Share Market Holidays on Weekends in 2026

You can also check NSE holidays and MCX holidays for market closure dates and trading schedules across segments.

Importance of BSE Holidays 2026

It is important that market participants understand the BSE market holidays to avoid missed trading opportunities and also manage portfolios appropriately. These holidays are based on national, religious or regional holidays and are required to maintain fair operation in the market.

Key Features of BSE Holidays 2026

  • In 2026, the BSE holidays include a mix of public holidays and important cultural or religious observances.
  • The exchange generally remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays, in addition to the declared BSE trading holidays.
  • Special sessions such as Muhurat Trading around the festival of Diwali are notable exceptions where limited trading hours are scheduled.

Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently.

The Exchange may alter / change any of the above holidays, for which a separate circular shall be issued in advance.

  • Muhurat Trading (RFQ Segment) will be conducted on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently.
  • *Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently.
  • The Exchange may alter / change any of the above holidays, for which a separate circular shall be issued in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2026 BSE holidays will consist of such key national and religious holidays as Diwali, Christmas, Mahashivratri, Holi, Good Friday, Independence Day, and others in all trades.

On November 8, 2026, during Diwali Laxmi Pujan, there will be Muhurat Trading. BSE will also declare the specific times nearer to the event.

On Saturdays and Sundays, BSE is closed. Some holidays, like Independence Day and Diwali in 2026, fall on weekends, but official trading calendars continue to indicate these dates.

Yes, some holidays, like Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti and the Annual Bank Closing, only apply to the Currency, NDS-RST, and Commodity segments. Depending on the segment, some sessions may close partially.

Yes, BSE may revise the holiday calendar if needed. They will provide market participants with advance notice of any changes in the form of official circulars.

Commodity and Electronic Gold Receipts have partial closures wherein only morning or evening session may be closed in certain holidays like New year, Holi etc

Yes, BSE does celebrate some regional holidays to particular trading groups such as Currency and Commodity such as Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti and Buddha Pournima.

Regular review of official communications, circulars, and updates on the website from BSE enables the traders to be informed about the official holidays and trading sessions schedule.