NSE Holidays 2026 | Official List of Stock Market Holidays in India

Planning your trading strategy for the year requires more than just technical analysis; it requires knowing when the gates are closed. Whether you are a day trader or a long-term investor, staying updated on the NSE holidays 2026 is vital to manage liquidity, settlement cycles, and overnight risks.

In 2026, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will observe 15 full market holidays falling on weekdays, alongside standard weekend closures.

Complete List of NSE Trading Holidays 2026

The following table lists the official NSE holidays 2026 for the Equity, Equity Derivatives, and SLB segments. Markets will remain closed for the entire day on these dates.

Note: The exchange occasionally declares additional holidays for events like municipal elections (e.g., January 15, 2026, in Maharashtra).

NSE Holidays 2026 Falling on Weekends

Several major festivals in 2026 fall on Saturdays or Sundays. While the markets are already closed on these days, they are excluded from the list of additional weekday NSE holidays 2026.

• Mahashivratri: February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
• Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid): March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
• Independence Day: August 15, 2026 (Saturday)
• Diwali Laxmi Pujan: November 8, 2026 (Sunday)*

*Muhurat Trading session will be conducted on this day.

Muhurat Trading 2026: Date and Timings

Despite falling on a Sunday, the NSE will hold its annual Muhurat Trading session for Diwali on November 8, 2026. This symbolic session marks the beginning of the new Hindu accounting year (Samvat). While exact timings are typically notified via circular closer to the date, the session generally takes place in the evening.

Commodity Derivatives Segment: Morning vs. Evening Sessions

For the Commodity Derivatives segment, market closures for NSE holidays 2026 are split into two sessions:

1. Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
2. Evening Session: 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM (or 11:55 PM)

On most holidays, such as Holi and Ram Navami, the morning session is closed while the evening session remains open. Full-day closures (both sessions) apply to major national holidays like Republic Day, Good Friday, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas.

Planning Your Strategy Around NSE Market Holidays

Understanding the NSE holidays 2026 helps you avoid unexpected liquidity crunches. Keep these tips in mind:

• Position Management: Hedges or exit leveraged positions before long weekends (e.g., Good Friday or Christmas) to avoid “gap” openings.
• Settlement Holidays: Some dates, like April 1, 2026 (Annual Bank Closing), are settlement holidays but not trading holidays. On these days, you can trade, but the movement of funds and securities to your account may be delayed.
• Banking Hours: Stock market holidays often coincide with bank holidays, which can affect your ability to transfer funds via certain methods.

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