NSE Trading Holidays 2026

NSE Trading Holidays 2026

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) observes specific trading holidays each year for its equities, derivatives, and other segments. For 2026, there are 16 regular trading holidays (falling on weekdays, leading to full market closures) and 4 holidays that fall on weekends (when markets are already closed). Additionally, a special Muhurat Trading session is scheduled for Diwali Laxmi Pujan on November 8, 2026 (Sunday), with timings to be announced later via circular.

Regular Trading Holidays (Weekday Closures)

These are the dates when NSE will be fully closed for trading.

• 15 January 2026 (Thursday): Municipal Corporation Election – Maharashtra
• 26 January 2026 (Monday): Republic Day
• 03 March 2026 (Tuesday): Holi
• 26 March 2026 (Thursday): Shri Ram Navami
• 31 March 2026 (Tuesday): Shri Mahavir Jayanti
• 03 April 2026 (Friday): Good Friday
• 14 April 2026 (Tuesday): Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
• 01 May 2026 (Friday): Maharashtra Day
• 28 May 2026 (Thursday): Bakri Id
• 26 June 2026 (Friday): Muharram
• 14 September 2026 (Monday): Ganesh Chaturthi
• 02 October 2026 (Friday): Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
• 20 October 2026 (Tuesday): Dussehra
• 10 November 2026 (Tuesday): Diwali – Balipratipada
• 24 November 2026 (Tuesday): Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
• 25 December 2026 (Friday): Christmas

These holidays fall on Saturday or Sunday, when markets are already closed:

• 15 February 2026 (Sunday): Mahashivratri
• 21 March 2026 (Saturday): Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
• 15 August 2026 (Saturday): Independence Day
• 08 November 2026 (Sunday): Diwali Laxmi Pujan

🪔 Muhurat Trading – Diwali 2026

• Date: 08 November 2026 (Sunday)
• Occasion: Diwali Laxmi Pujan
• Status: Trading holiday with special Muhurat Trading session
• Timings: To be announced later by NSE via official circular

*Note: On November 8, 2026 (Diwali Laxmi Pujan), the day is a trading holiday, but a Muhurat Trading session will be held. Details on timings will be shared separately by NSE.

This list is based on the official NSE communication and may be subject to changes if any unforeseen events occur. For the most up-to-date information, check the NSE website directly.