The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is India’s largest stock exchange by trading volume. To help traders and investors plan their trades effectively, below is the official list of NSE holidays for 2026, including market closure details, trading timings, and Muhurat trading information.
Knowing NSE holidays in advance helps avoid order rejections, settlement delays, and unexpected trading risks.
NSE holidays are days when trading on the National Stock Exchange is fully closed across segments such as:
Equity
Equity Derivatives (F&O)
Currency Derivatives
SLB (Securities Lending & Borrowing)
Note: NSE remains closed on all Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year.
| 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 Id | 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 | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | 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) | Muhurat Session Only |
NSE conducts a special Muhurat trading session on Diwali, considered highly auspicious for new investments.
Date
Diwali (Lakshmi Pujan Day)
Timing
To be announced by NSE
Segments
Equity & Equity Derivatives
| Session Type | Timing |
|---|---|
| Pre-Open Session | 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM |
| Normal Trading Hours | 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Post-Close Session | 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM |
The NSE is open from Monday to Friday, except on Saturdays, Sundays, and official trading holidays listed above.
In 2026, there are 16 official trading holidays when the equity and derivative markets remain closed.
No, the National Stock Exchange remains closed on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) throughout the year.
Muhurat trading is a symbolic trading session held on Diwali. It usually lasts for an hour and is considered auspicious for beginning new trades.
While many holidays overlap, MCX may have different session timings (Morning/Evening) on certain holidays compared to NSE.
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