Planning your trades for 2026? Knowing the exact days the Indian exchanges are closed can help you avoid surprises.
2026 Trading Holiday Overview
The NSE calendar lists 15 closed days for the year. February, July and August have no holidays. Most months see one or two holidays, with March having three.
January's Only Holiday
January 26 — Republic Day. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), along with commodity derivatives, will be closed.
Complete List of 2026 Stock Market 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
Market Snapshot: Early January 2026
On January 2, the Sensex rose 573 points (0.67%) to close at 85,762.01, while the Nifty 50 hit a record close of 26,328.55, up 182 points (0.70%). Broad buying across sectors—especially energy, realty, and metals—drove the gains, with mid‑cap and small‑cap indices also posting solid advances.
Remember, this information is for educational purposes only. Do your own research or consult a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.