Stock Market Holidays 2026
The Indian stock market, including the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange), follows a fixed holiday calendar every year. In 2026, there are around 15–16 official trading holidays, excluding weekends.
On these days, trading in:
Equities
Derivatives
Currency
Commodities
remains completely closed.
Stock Market Holidays in March 2026
March 2026 is a busy month with many festivals, but very few actual market holidays.
Market Closed On:
March 3, 2026 – Holi
March 26, 2026 – Shri Ram Navami
March 31, 2026 – Shri Mahavir Jayanti
Market Open On (Important):
Even though festivals are happening, the stock market remains open on:
Gudi Padwa (March 19)
Ugadi (March 19)
Chaitra Navratri
Eid-al-Fitr (March 20/21)
This is because these are not official trading holidays in the NSE calendar. In fact, markets stay open between March 19–21, 2026 without any break.
Full NSE Holiday List 2026
Here are some major stock market holidays in 2026:
January 26 – Republic Day
March 3 – Holi
March 26 – Ram Navami
March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti
April 3 – Good Friday
April 14 – Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
May 1 – Maharashtra Day
May 28 – Bakri Eid
June 26 – Muharram
September 14 – Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti
October 20 – Dussehra
November 10 – Diwali (Balipratipada)
November 24 – Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 25 – Christmas
Weekend Holidays (Important Note)
Some festivals fall on weekends, so markets are already closed:
February 15 – Mahashivratri (Sunday)
March 21 – Eid (Saturday)
August 15 – Independence Day (Saturday)
November 8 – Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Sunday)
Even though Diwali falls on Sunday, Muhurat Trading will still happen in the evening.
Key Takeaways for Investors
Stock markets do not close for every festival
NSE/BSE follow a fixed official holiday list
Always check the calendar before planning trades
Markets remain closed on all Saturdays and Sundays
Special sessions like Muhurat Trading happen on Diwali
Conclusion
The NSE Holidays 2026 calendar shows that while India celebrates many festivals, only selected days are declared as stock market holidays. In March 2026, despite major festivals like Gudi Padwa and Eid, the markets remain open, which is important for traders and investors to know.
Understanding the share market holiday schedule helps in better planning, avoiding missed trades, and making smarter investment decisions.