Planning your trading schedule? The NSE has released the 2026 holiday calendar, showing 15 days when the Indian stock market will be closed.
Full List of 2026 Trading Holidays
- January 26 – Republic Day
- March 3 – Holi
- March 26 – Shri Ram Navami
- March 31 – Shri Mahavir Jayanti
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 14 – Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
- May 1 – Maharashtra Day
- May 28 – Bakri Id
- June 26 – Muharram
- September 14 – Ganesh Chaturthi
- October 2 – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20 – Dussehra
- November 10 – Diwali / Balipratipada
- November 26 – Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
- December 25 – Christmas
Months With the Most Holidays
March has the highest number of market holidays with three days. April and May each have two holidays.
Extra Weekend Closures
The calendar also notes four holidays that fall on weekends, when the market is already closed. These include Mahashivratri, Id‑Ul‑Fitr, Independence Day, and Diwali Laxmi Pujan.
Recent Market Close (Dec 26, 2025)
On Friday, December 26, the market ended lower. The Sensex fell 367 points (‑0.43%) to 85,041.45, and the Nifty 50 slipped 100 points (‑0.38%) to 26,042.30. Despite the dip, both indices posted modest gains for the week.
Why It Matters for Investors
- Knowing the exact dates helps you avoid surprise gaps in trading.
- Plan order entries and exits around holidays to manage liquidity risk.
- Use the weekly market trend insight to gauge short‑term sentiment.
Remember, this is just a perspective, not a prediction. Do your own research before making any trading decisions.