22 May, 2026
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Planning your trades or investment strategies around NSE holidays 2026 is essential if you're active in the Indian stock market. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) remains closed on specific days due to national holidays, religious festivals, or special events. Knowing these dates in advance helps you avoid surprises and plan your trading calendar smoothly.
In this article, you’ll find the complete NSE holiday list 2026, including holidays for the Equity, Derivatives, Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB), and Commodity Derivatives segments. We’ll also cover NSE trading holidays 2026 that fall on weekends and offer insights into NSE market timings.
Here is the list of Indian share market holidays for the year 2026 applicable to the Equity, Equity Derivatives, and Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segments:
|
Date |
Day |
Holiday |
|---|---|---|
|
January 15, 2026 |
Thursday |
Municipal Corporation Election – Maharashtra |
|
January 26, 2026 |
Monday |
Republic Day |
|
March 3, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Holi |
|
March 26, 2026 |
Thursday |
Shri Ram Navami |
|
March 31, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
|
April 3, 2026 |
Friday |
Good Friday |
|
April 14, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
|
May 1, 2026 |
Friday |
Maharashtra Day |
|
May 28, 2026 |
Thursday |
Bakri Id |
|
June 26, 2026 |
Friday |
Muharram |
|
September 14, 2026 |
Monday |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
|
October 2, 2026 |
Friday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
|
October 20, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Dussehra |
|
November 8, 2026 |
Sunday |
Diwali Laxmi Pujan - Muhurat Trading session |
|
November 10, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Diwali-Balipratipada |
|
November 24, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
|
December 25, 2026 |
Friday |
Christmas |
Source: NSE
Please note: Some holidays may be subject to change based on official exchange notifications.
NSE Holidays Falling on Weekends (Saturday/Sunday)
Certain stock market holidays in India fall on weekends when the exchange is anyway closed. Here's the list of such NSE holidays 2026:
|
Date |
Day |
Holiday |
|---|---|---|
|
February 15, 2026 |
Sunday |
Mahashivratri |
|
March 21, 2026 |
Saturday |
Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
|
August 15, 2026 |
Saturday |
Independence Day |
|
November 8, 2026 |
Sunday |
Diwali Laxmi Pujan – Muhurat Trading session* |
*Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 08, 2026. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently.
The Commodity Derivatives Segment at NSE may have a slightly different set of holidays compared to the Equity segment. Here’s a tentative list of NSE trading holidays 2026 for commodities:
|
Date |
Day |
Holiday |
Morning Session |
Evening Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
January 1, 2026 |
Thursday |
New Year |
Open |
Closed |
|
January 15, 2026 |
Thursday |
Municipal Corp. Election - Maharashtra |
Closed |
Open |
|
January 26, 2026 |
Monday |
Republic Day |
Closed |
Closed |
|
March 3, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Holi |
Closed |
Open |
|
March 26, 2026 |
Thursday |
Shri Ram Navami |
Closed |
Open |
|
March 31, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
Closed |
Open |
|
April 3, 2026 |
Friday |
Good Friday |
Closed |
Closed |
|
April 14, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
Closed |
Open |
|
May 1, 2026 |
Friday |
Maharashtra Day |
Closed |
Open |
|
May 28, 2026 |
Thursday |
Bakri Id |
Closed |
Open |
|
June 26, 2026 |
Friday |
Muharram |
Closed |
Open |
|
September 14, 2026 |
Monday |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
Closed |
Open |
|
October 2, 2026 |
Friday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
Closed |
Closed |
|
October 20, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Dussehra |
Closed |
Open |
|
November 10, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Diwali-Balipratipada |
Closed |
Open |
|
November 24, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
Closed |
Open |
|
December 25, 2026 |
Friday |
Christmas |
Closed |
Closed |
Evening sessions are often open on certain holidays. Always check with the exchange closer to the date.
Even on working days, it’s important to know when trading is allowed. Here are the regular NSE market timings for the Equity and Derivatives segments:
Pre-Opening Session: 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM
Normal Trading Session: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Post-Closing Session: 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM (only for Equity)
For the Commodity Derivatives Segment, trading is available in two sessions:
Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Evening Session: 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM (or 11:55 PM during daylight saving in the US)
Whether you're an investor or a day trader, having a clear view of the NSE holiday list 2026 helps you plan better. Be aware of holidays that may disrupt your trading schedule and keep track of stock market holidays in India. Also, don’t forget special sessions like Muhurat Trading, which are symbolic and celebrated by the trading community.
It’s always a good practice to verify holiday dates with NSE’s official calendar, especially if you’re planning large trades or portfolio adjustments.
On NSE holidays, the stock exchange remains closed, and no trading activity takes place in the Equity, Derivatives, or Commodities segments (except in the case of evening sessions for commodities). It’s essential to plan your trades and settlements around these holidays to avoid delays.
For the Equity and Derivatives segments, NSE has 16 trading holidays in 2026 on weekdays (including the Sunday Muhurat Trading session for Diwali Laxmi Pujan on November 8). Also, other three holidays fall on weekends (Mahashivratri, Id-Ul-Fitr, and Independence Day), so they do not cause separate market closure.
A settlement holiday refers to a day when the exchange is open for trading, but clearing and settlement of trades (i.e., the transfer of securities and funds) do not take place. These can affect when you receive stocks or funds after a trade, so it’s important to check the settlement schedule on such days.
Muhurat Trading is a special, symbolic trading session held on Diwali. The NSE opens for a short duration during the evening hours to mark the beginning of the new financial year according to the Hindu calendar. Many traders believe it brings good luck and prosperity. In 2026, Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
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