How many stock market holidays are there in 2026?

NSE and BSE observe 16 trading holidays in 2026. As of July 2026, 10 holidays have passed and 6 remain: Ganesh Chaturthi (Sep 14), Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2), Dussehra (Oct 20), Diwali Balipratipada (Nov 10), Guru Nanak Jayanti (Nov 24), and Christmas (Dec 25). The complete list is published on the NSE official website.

What happens to F&O expiry when there is a market holiday?

When a weekly F&O expiry day falls on a stock market holiday, the expiry shifts to the previous trading day. For Nifty 50 options (normally Thursday expiry), a Thursday holiday moves expiry to Wednesday. For Bank Nifty (Wednesday expiry), a Wednesday holiday moves it to Tuesday. NSE publishes the revised expiry schedule in advance — always verify on the NSE derivatives calendar.

Is there trading on Diwali in Indian stock markets?

NSE and BSE typically hold a special Muhurat trading session on Diwali day (Laxmi Puja) — a 60-minute evening session considered auspicious for the new financial year. In 2026, Diwali Balipratipada (November 10) is the listed trading holiday. The exact Muhurat session date and timings for 2026 will be confirmed by NSE through an official circular closer to October.

Does the commodity market (MCX) follow the same holidays as NSE?

Not always. While MCX follows most NSE trading holidays, some regional and religious holidays that close NSE equity markets may remain open for commodity trading on MCX, or vice versa. Traders in commodity derivatives should verify the MCX holiday schedule separately from the NSE equity holiday list each year.

NSE Stock Market Holidays 2026: Full List

NSE & BSE Stock Market Holidays 2026: Full Trading Calendar

All 16 NSE and BSE stock market holidays in 2026 with F&O expiry date shifts, long weekends, Muhurat Trading, and SIP dates.

Revati Krishna

Published: 26 May 2026, 11:30 AM IST (2 months ago)

Last Updated: 8 Jul 2026, 05:30 AM IST (2 weeks ago)

6 min read

Stock market holidays in India are dates on which the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) remain closed for all trading segments - equity, derivatives, and currency - as notified by the exchanges at the start of each calendar year. In 2026, Indian stock exchanges observe 16 trading holidays covering national festivals, regional celebrations, and special occasions, with 6 upcoming holidays (September through December) still ahead as of July 2026. The holiday calendar is published annually by NSE and BSE under SEBI guidelines, and any additions or changes are communicated through official exchange circulars on the NSE notifications page.

Complete Stock Market Holiday List 2026 - NSE and BSE

Both NSE and BSE follow the same trading holiday calendar. The 2026 schedule comprises 16 trading holidays. All dates below are sourced from official exchange circulars published on the NSE website.

Date	Day	Holiday	Status (as of Jul 2026)
Jan 15	Thursday	Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election	Past
Jan 26	Monday	Republic Day	Past
Mar 3	Monday	Holi	Past
Mar 26	Thursday	Ram Navami	Past
Mar 31	Tuesday	Mahavir Jayanti	Past
Apr 3	Friday	Good Friday	Past
Apr 14	Monday	Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti	Past
May 1	Thursday	Maharashtra Day	Past
May 28	Wednesday	Bakri Id (Eid ul-Adha)	Past
Jun 26	Friday	Muharram	Past
Sep 14	Monday	Ganesh Chaturthi	Upcoming
Oct 2	Friday	Gandhi Jayanti	Upcoming
Oct 20	Tuesday	Dussehra	Upcoming
Nov 10	Monday	Diwali Balipratipada	Upcoming
Nov 24	Monday	Guru Nanak Jayanti	Upcoming
Dec 25	Friday	Christmas	Upcoming

Key Notes for Derivatives Traders

F&O Expiry Shift Rule

When a weekly options expiry day (Thursday for Nifty 50, Wednesday for Bank Nifty, Tuesday for FinNifty) falls on a trading holiday, the expiry moves to the previous trading day. Traders with open positions must verify the actual expiry date for any holiday week - NSE publishes revised expiry schedules in advance through exchange circulars.

Of the upcoming 2026 holidays, the following intersect with regular expiry days and will cause expiry shifts:

October 2 (Friday) - Gandhi Jayanti. Nifty 50 weekly expiry shifts to Thursday, October 1.
October 20 (Tuesday) - Dussehra. FinNifty weekly expiry shifts to Monday, October 19.

Muhurat Trading - Diwali Exception

NSE traditionally holds a special 60-minute Muhurat trading session in the evening on Diwali day (Laxmi Puja) - considered auspicious for the new financial year. Diwali Balipratipada (November 10) is the listed trading holiday in 2026. The exact Muhurat session date and timings for 2026 will be confirmed by NSE through an official circular closer to the date.

T+1 Settlement and Holidays

India operates under T+1 settlement for equity trades, meaning securities and funds must be settled the trading day after the trade date. When a holiday falls on the day after a trade, settlement shifts to the next working day. Investors who need funds from equity sales by a specific date should factor in holiday-related settlement delays when planning transactions around the remaining 2026 holidays.

Saturday and Sunday Closures

NSE and BSE are closed on all Saturdays and Sundays irrespective of the trading holiday list. The 16 holidays listed above are all weekday closures; weekend closures are automatic and do not appear on the holiday circular.

Commodity and Currency Segment Holiday Schedule

The commodity derivatives segment (MCX) and currency derivatives segment (NSE/BSE) may follow slightly different holiday schedules for some regional and religious observances. Traders in these segments should verify holiday schedules directly from the respective exchange circulars, as some dates that are equity trading holidays may remain open for commodity trading.