BSE Holidays 2026 – Official Trading Holiday List & Market Timings
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is India’s oldest and one of the most trusted stock exchanges. To help traders and investors plan their trades efficiently, here is the complete and official list of BSE holidays for 2026, including details on market closures, Muhurat trading, and exchange timings.
Whether you trade in equity, equity derivatives, or currency segments, knowing BSE holidays in advance helps reduce risk and avoid settlement issues.
What Are BSE Holidays?
BSE holidays are days when trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange is either fully closed or partially restricted. On these days:
Equity, Equity Derivatives, and Currency segments remain closed
Clearing & settlement activities may also be unavailable
No intraday or delivery trading is allowed
Note: BSE remains closed on all Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year.
BSE Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Occasion | Open/Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | Monday | Republic Day | Closed |
| 2026-03-03 | Tuesday | Holi | Closed |
| 2026-03-26 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami | Closed |
| 2026-03-31 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed |
| 2026-04-03 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed |
| 2026-04-14 | Tuesday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday | Maharashtra Day | Closed |
| 2026-05-28 | Thursday | Bakri Eid | Closed |
| 2026-06-26 | Friday | Muharram | Closed |
| 2026-09-14 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed |
| 2026-10-02 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Closed |
| 2026-10-20 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Closed |
| 2026-11-10 | Tuesday | Diwali-Balipratipada | Closed |
| 2026-11-24 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Closed |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | Christmas | Closed |
| 2026-02-15 | Sunday | Mahashivratri | Closed (Weekend) |
| 2026-03-21 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | Closed (Weekend) |
| 2026-08-15 | Saturday | Independence Day | Closed (Weekend) |
| 2026-11-08 | Sunday | Diwali - Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading Session) | Muhurat Session Only |
BSE Muhurat Trading 2026
Muhurat trading is a special one-hour trading session conducted on Diwali every year, considered auspicious for beginning new trades.
Date
Diwali (Lakshmi Pujan Day)
Timing
To be announced by BSE
Segments
Equity Market
BSE Market Timings (Regular Trading Days)
| Session Type | Trading Time |
|---|---|
| Pre-Open Session | 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM |
| Normal Trading | 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Post-Close Session | 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
BSE is open Monday to Friday, except on official exchange holidays and weekends.
There are 16 official BSE trading holidays in 2026.
No. BSE remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
BSE conducts a special 1-hour Muhurat trading session on Diwali as per long-standing tradition.
Only selected public holidays are trading holidays. Others may have normal trading sessions.
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