Stock Market Holidays 2026: Complete NSE, BSE and MCX trading calendar for investors

By Admin

30 Dec, 2025

For investors and traders, stock market holidays are not just days off  they directly influence trading strategies, settlement cycles, and overall portfolio planning. Whether you are a short-term trader or a long-term investor, knowing when the Indian stock markets remain closed helps avoid last-minute confusion and operational delays.

As per the official NSE calendar, several national, religious, and regional holidays will see trading halted across the NSE, BSE, and MCX in 2026. Below is a complete and detailed overview of stock market holidays, along with key settlement and weekend-related information.

Stock Market Holidays in 2026

According to the official trading calendar, Indian stock exchanges will remain closed on the following days in 2026:

January 26 (Monday): Republic Day
March 3 (Tuesday): Holi
March 26 (Thursday): Shri Ram Navami
March 31 (Tuesday): Shri Mahavir Jayanti
April 3 (Friday): Good Friday
April 14 (Tuesday): Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
May 1 (Friday): Maharashtra Day
May 28 (Thursday): Bakri Eid
June 26 (Friday): Moharram
September 14 (Monday): Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2 (Friday): Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 20 (Tuesday): Dussehra
November 10 (Tuesday): Diwali – Balipratipada
November 24 (Tuesday): Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
December 25 (Friday): Christmas

On these dates, trading across equity, derivatives, currency, and commodity segments will remain fully suspended on NSE, BSE, and MCX.

Settlement Holidays and Weekend Closures Explained

Apart from trading holidays, the calendar also includes settlement holidays. On settlement holidays, markets may remain open for trading, but clearing and settlement operations are closed. This can affect fund transfers, margin availability, and the credit of securities to demat accounts.

Some notable settlement holidays in 2026 include February 19, April 1, and August 27.

Additionally, certain holidays such as Maha Shivaratri and Eid-ul-Fitr fall on weekends. Since Saturdays and Sundays are already non-trading days, no additional market closure applies on those dates.

Why Tracking Market Holidays Matters

Missing a market holiday can result in delayed settlements, margin shortfalls, and execution challenges. For traders active in derivatives or commodities, advance awareness is especially important, as positions cannot be squared off on non-trading days.

Keeping the official stock market holiday list handy enables better planning around trade execution, fund allocation, and portfolio rebalancing. Staying informed ensures smoother operations and helps investors avoid unnecessary disruptions throughout the trading year 2026.