National Stock Exchange Holidays 2026
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) remains closed on specific public and national holidays each year. Here is the complete list of NSE trading holidays for 2026 to help investors plan trades and settlements.
Upcoming NSE Holidays -
The upcoming NSE holidays in 2026 include major national and religious observances during which equity, equity derivatives, and SLB segments remain closed.
NSE 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 | May 01, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 7 | Maharashtra Day | April 14, 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 |
NSE Holidays 2026 On Saturdays & Sundays
The following holidays fall on weekends in 2026 and do not result in 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 - NSE 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
There are 15 official NSE trading holidays in 2026, excluding weekends and holidays that fall on Saturdays or Sundays. Four additional major holidays fall on weekends and therefore aren't counted in the 'trading holidays' list, as the market is already closed.
Most NSE segments, including equity, equity derivatives, and SLB, remain closed on NSE holidays. However, the Commodity Derivatives segment works differently:
Morning Session (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM): Closed on most holidays.
Evening Session (5:00 PM – 11:30/11:55 PM): Remains open on several religious holidays (e.g., Holi, Ram Navami, Dussehra).
National Holidays: Both sessions are closed on Republic Day, Good Friday, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas.
Morning Session (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM): Closed on most holidays.
Evening Session (5:00 PM – 11:30/11:55 PM): Remains open on several religious holidays (e.g., Holi, Ram Navami, Dussehra).
National Holidays: Both sessions are closed on Republic Day, Good Friday, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas.
The NSE operates from Monday to Friday, excluding trading holidays. The trading day is divided into the following sessions:
Pre-Open Session: 9:00 AM to 9:08 AM
Regular Trading Session: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Post-Market Session: 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM
All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
Pre-Open Session: 9:00 AM to 9:08 AM
Regular Trading Session: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Post-Market Session: 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM
All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
Yes, investors can access historical data, charts, and account information, but live trading is not available on NSE holidays.