List of Stock Market Holidays 2026

You are keeping a watch on the markets. A trade is sitting in your mind. You switch on your broker application - and the market is closed. There was no notification, no reminder, nothing. It has happened to almost every investor and trader in India at least once. 

That is precisely why being aware of the stock market holiday calendar is not only convenient, but it is a necessity.

The NSE and BSE 2026 holiday calendar is currently one of the most convenient pieces to bookmark whether you are a seasoned trader engaged in intraday position, or a long-term investor planning to top up his or her SIP.

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are the biggest and the most active stock exchanges in the world. On a normal day, the market opens up at 9:15 AM and closes at 3:30 PM. 

But, on special holidays which are declared in advance by the exchanges, all trading is completely stopped. No purchase, no sale, no payment. That day there is no market trade that occurs. 

And these are not the common holidays. They are well considered and announced at the beginning of the year by both NSE and BSE and they are a reflection of a rich and varied calendar of national holidays and festivals. From Republic Day in January to Christmas in December, there are certain days in a year where the stock market observes a complete closure.

There is also an exceptionally special Muhurat Trading on November 8, 2026 in the current year calendar. Although it is a Sunday, the markets will open for a special one-hour session in order to celebrate the festival of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. It is regarded as one of the most popular trading events of the year that is steeped into symbolism and tradition.

Knowing the days when the stock market would be closed, can help to plan your trades and investments. 

Both NSE and BSE have the same equity holiday calendar. In 2026, the NSE and BSE will have 15 weekdays trading holidays. Although the official list contains 19 holidays, 4 holidays are on the weekends. 

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Stock Market Holidays 2026

Here is the list of stock market holidays for the year 2026: 

Holidays Falling on Weekends (Markets Already Closed)

What Is Muhurat Trading?

Muhurat Trading is an auspicious trading day in the stock market where the trading will last an entire hour on one of the most famous Indian festivals, Diwali. This year, the Muhurat Trading will be celebrated on November 08, 2026 (Sunday).

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