Stock Market Holidays 2026 — Complete NSE & BSE Calendar
Plan Your Trades Around Every Holiday — Don't Get Caught Off Guard
"Failing to plan is planning to fail." — Know your market holidays before placing a single trade.
Whether you're a swing trader holding positions over weekends or an intraday scalper, knowing when the markets are closed is non-negotiable. Open positions during unexpected holidays can lead to gap-ups, gap-downs, and unnecessary risk.
Here's the complete list of stock market holidays for 2026 across NSE, BSE, and MCX — so you can plan your trades like a pro.
📅 NSE & BSE Trading Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | Thursday | Municipal Corporation Elections (Maharashtra) | NSE & BSE |
| 26 Jan | Monday | Republic Day | 🏖️ Long Weekend |
| 03 Mar | Tuesday | Holi | NSE & BSE |
| 26 Mar | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami | NSE & BSE |
| 31 Mar | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | NSE & BSE |
| 03 Apr | Friday | Good Friday | 🏖️ Long Weekend |
| 14 Apr | Tuesday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | NSE & BSE |
| 01 May | Friday | Maharashtra Day | 🏖️ Long Weekend |
| 28 May | Thursday | Bakri Eid | NSE & BSE |
| 26 Jun | Friday | Moharram | 🏖️ Long Weekend |
| 14 Sep | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | 🏖️ Long Weekend |
| 02 Oct | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 🏖️ Long Weekend |
| 20 Oct | Tuesday | Dussehra | NSE & BSE |
| 10 Nov | Tuesday | Diwali — Balipratipada | NSE & BSE |
| 24 Nov | Tuesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | NSE & BSE |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas | 🏖️ Long Weekend |
🏖️ Long Weekends in 2026 — Plan Your Trades!
Smart traders use long weekends strategically. Here are 7 long weekends in 2026:
• 26 Jan (Mon) — Republic Day → Sat-Sun-Mon off
• 03 Apr (Fri) — Good Friday → Fri-Sat-Sun off
• 01 May (Fri) — Maharashtra Day → Fri-Sat-Sun off
• 26 Jun (Fri) — Moharram → Fri-Sat-Sun off
• 14 Sep (Mon) — Ganesh Chaturthi → Sat-Sun-Mon off
• 02 Oct (Fri) — Gandhi Jayanti → Fri-Sat-Sun off
• 25 Dec (Fri) — Christmas → Fri-Sat-Sun off
Pro Tip: Avoid holding high-risk positions over long weekends. Global markets may move while Indian markets are shut, leading to unexpected gaps on Monday/Tuesday.
🏦 Settlement Holidays 2026
These dates affect trade settlement but the market remains open for trading:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Thursday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
| 19 Mar | Thursday | Gudhi Padwa |
| 01 Apr | Wednesday | Annual Bank Closing |
| 26 Aug | Wednesday | Id-E-Milad |
⚡ MCX-Specific Holidays 2026
If you trade commodities on MCX, note these additional closures:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Monday | Republic Day |
| 03 Apr | Friday | Good Friday |
| 15 Aug | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 02 Oct | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 08 Nov | Sunday | Diwali — Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading) |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas |
🎆 Holidays Falling on Weekends (No Extra Day Off!)
These holidays fall on Saturday or Sunday, so markets wouldn't have been open anyway:
• 15 Feb (Sun) — Maha Shivaratri
• 21 Mar (Sat) — Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid)
• 15 Aug (Sat) — Independence Day
• 08 Nov (Sun) — Diwali — Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading Session)
🧠 How Traders Should Use This Calendar
• Swing Traders: Square off or hedge positions before long weekends to avoid gap risk
• Options Traders: Be aware of theta decay over holidays — time passes but the market doesn't move
• Intraday Traders: Pre-holiday sessions often have low volume — avoid overtrading
• Investors: Use holidays to review your portfolio, journal, and plan your next moves
Bookmark this page and check back before every holiday. Planning around market closures is a small habit that separates disciplined traders from the rest.
📝 Your Action Step
Save this calendar to your phone. Set reminders for the day before each holiday so you can manage your open positions. Share this with your trading friends on WhatsApp!