Bombay Stock Exchange Holidays 2026
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) observes specific trading holidays each year when equity and derivative markets remain closed. Below is the complete list of BSE holidays for 2026 to help investors plan trades and settlements efficiently.
Upcoming BSE Holidays -
The upcoming BSE holidays in 2026 include key national and religious occasions during which trading across major segments remains suspended.
BSE Holidays List
| Sr | Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | January 26, 2026 | Monday |
| 2 | Holi | March 03, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 3 | Shri Ram Navami | March 26, 2026 | Thursday |
| 4 | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | March 31, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 5 | Good Friday | April 03, 2026 | Friday |
| 6 | Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 7 | Maharashtra Day | May 1, 2026 | Friday |
| 8 | Bakri Id | May 28, 2026 | Thursday |
| 9 | Moharram | June 26, 2026 | Friday |
| 10 | Ganesh Chaturthi | September 14, 2026 | Monday |
| 11 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 02, 2026 | Friday |
| 12 | Dussehra | October 20, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 13 | Diwali-Balipratipada | November 10, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 14 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | November 24, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 15 | Christmas | December 25, 2026 | Friday |
BSE Holidays 2026 On Saturdays & Sundays
The following holidays fall on weekends in 2026 and therefore do not lead to additional trading closures.
| Sr | Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahashivratri | February 15, 2026 | Sunday |
| 2 | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | March 21, 2026 | Saturday |
| 3 | Independence Day | August 15, 2026 | Saturday |
| 4 | Diwali Laxmi Pujan | November 08, 2026 | Sunday |
Download - BSE Holidays List 2026
Muhurat Trading 2026
Muhurat Trading for Diwali 2026 is scheduled on 8th November 2026. The exact trading timings will be updated once officially announced by the NSE.
FAQs
The BSE has 15 official trading holidays on weekdays in 2026. While 4 significant holidays occur during the year, they fall on weekends and do not result in additional market closures.
BSE operates on all weekdays except for designated holidays. The daily schedule is divided into three key sessions:
Pre-Open Session: 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM (Order entry and modification ends at 9:08 AM).
Normal Trading Session: 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM.
Post-Market Session: 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM (Trading at the closing price).
Pre-Open Session: 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM (Order entry and modification ends at 9:08 AM).
Normal Trading Session: 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM.
Post-Market Session: 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM (Trading at the closing price).
No, the BSE is typically closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The only exceptions are:
Muhurat Trading: Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Diwali).
Special Sessions: Occasional 'Budget Day' sessions or Disaster Recovery (DR) mock trading sessions, which are announced via specific BSE circulars.
Muhurat Trading: Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Diwali).
Special Sessions: Occasional 'Budget Day' sessions or Disaster Recovery (DR) mock trading sessions, which are announced via specific BSE circulars.
For the Equity and Equity Derivative segments, there are no partial days; the market is either fully open or fully closed. However, for Commodity Derivatives, some holidays only close the morning session (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), while the evening session (5:00 PM – 11:30 PM) remains open.
Yes. Investors can still log into their trading platforms to view historical data, backtest strategies, and check account balances. However, no live price streaming or order execution occurs until the market reopens.
In 2026, dates like February 19 (Shivaji Jayanti) or April 1 (Bank Closing) are marked as settlement holidays. On these days, the BSE remains open for trading, but because banks are closed, the transfer of shares and funds (the settlement) is delayed by one business day.