Overview

NSE and BSE publish the official market holiday list annually. Stock market holidays in India follow Indian public holidays, not Western calendar events. January 1 is not an NSE holiday, the market trades normally on New Year’s Day. This blog covers the NSE holiday list 2026, why market holidays matter for trading decisions, and how to plan around them.

How to Check NSE Holidays for Stock Market Openings?

Official sources for nse holiday list 2026:

• NSE India: holidays section under market data
• BSE India: market holidays section
• SEBI circular: master circular published at year beginning

NSE India holidays 2026 (verify on NSE for confirmed dates):

Sr. No.	Date	Day	Description
1	15-Jan-2026	Thursday	Municipal Corporation Election – Maharashtra
2	26-Jan-2026	Monday	Republic Day
3	03-Mar-2026	Tuesday	Holi
4	26-Mar-2026	Thursday	Shri Ram Navami
5	31-Mar-2026	Tuesday	Shri Mahavir Jayanti
6	03-Apr-2026	Friday	Good Friday
7	14-Apr-2026	Tuesday	Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
8	01-May-2026	Friday	Maharashtra Day
9	28-May-2026	Thursday	Bakri Id
10	26-Jun-2026	Friday	Muharram
11	14-Sep-2026	Monday	Ganesh Chaturthi
12	02-Oct-2026	Friday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
13	20-Oct-2026	Tuesday	Dussehra
14	10-Nov-2026	Tuesday	Diwali-Balipratipada
15	24-Nov-2026	Tuesday	Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
16	25-Dec-2026	Friday	Christmas

Note: November 08, 2026, shall be a trading holiday on account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. Muhurat Trading will be conducted on that day. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently through a circular.

The holidays falling on Saturday / Sunday are as follows:

Sr. No.	Date	Day	Description
1	15-Feb-2026	Sunday	Mahashivratri
2	21-Mar-2026	Saturday	Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
3	15-Aug-2026	Saturday	Independence Day
4	08-Nov-2026	Sunday	Diwali Laxmi Pujan*

What are NSE Holidays?

NSE holidays are trading days on which the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange are closed. No equity, derivatives, or currency transactions execute. Orders cannot be placed. Positions do not settle.

NSE holiday list structure:

• National public holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti)
• Religious observances (Holi, Good Friday, Eid, Diwali, Gurunanak Jayanti)
• Regional holidays applicable to Maharashtra (Maharashtra Day)
• Special sessions: Muhurat Trading NSE on Diwali evening is a trading session, not a holiday

What NSE India holidays are not?

• January 1 (New Year’s Day): market trades normally
• Bank holidays that do not coincide with stock exchange holidays
• Saturdays and Sundays: markets are already closed, these are not listed as holidays

BSE holiday list is identical to the NSE holiday list. Both exchanges close on the same days. Check NSE’s official circular for the confirmed NSE holiday list each year.

Exchange	Holiday Authority	Announcement	Session Timings
NSE	SEBI + Exchange circular	Before calendar year	9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
BSE	SEBI + Exchange circular	Before calendar year	9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
Special: Muhurat Trading NSE	Diwali evening session	Separate circular	~6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pre-open session	NSE/BSE daily	Same as trading day	9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Why are NSE Holidays Important for Investors?

Market holiday calendar awareness affects:

• Settlement: T+1 equity trades settle one extra day when a share market holiday falls between trade and settlement
• Derivatives expiry: if the last Thursday is an NSE holiday, expiry moves to the previous trading day
• Margin obligations: do not pause on a share market holiday
• IPO timelines: allotment and refund dates shift around stock market holidays

Markets holiday today impact on SIPs:

• SIPs due on an nse holiday process the next working day
• Equity fund NAV applies from the next working day

When is the NSE Stock Market Open on January 1?

January 1 is not an NSE holiday. Indian share market holidays follow the Indian public holiday calendar. New Year’s Day is not an Indian gazetted holiday for stock exchange purposes.

NSE on January 1, 2026:

• Pre-open session: 9:00 AM
• Regular session: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
• Normal T+1 settlement applies
• All segments trade normally

Markets holiday today confusion on January 1: it is not an NSE holiday. Full trading day in Indian equity markets.

How Does the NSE Holiday Schedule Affect Trading Decisions?

Trading decisions affected by share market holiday schedule:

• Positions before long weekends: reduce size before 3-4 day market closures. Global events move prices during the closure
• Derivatives expiry on short weeks: mid-week NSE holiday means lower volume and wider spreads on adjacent days
• Settlement: sell order before the NSE holiday settles later. Funds reach demat account or bank account after extended settlement
• Results calendar: earnings often hit during market holidays, creating gap opens

What Platforms Can Help You Stay Updated on NSE Holidays?

Sources for Indian share market holidays tracking:

• NSE India: official nse holiday list
• BSE India: bse holiday list with identical dates
• Broker platforms: markets holiday today status in the app dashboard

A KYC-verified demat account at Jainam Broking includes market holiday calendar integration. Open demat account via Aadhaar eKYC within 24 hours.

How to Effectively Plan Your Trading Around NSE Holidays

Pre-holiday checklist:

• Check derivatives positions expiring near the share market holiday
• Settle pending equity delivery before the trading halt
• Review GTC orders: they execute the next trading day at different prices
• Reduce size in volatile stocks before 3-4 day stock market holiday weekends
• Check the market holiday calendar for the full quarter

SIP planning:

• SIP on an nse holiday: processes next working day
• Equity fund purchases on a share market holiday: next-day NAV

What Should Investors Keep in Mind During NSE Holidays?

During stock market holidays:

• US, European, and Asian markets may still trade. Globally-linked stocks carry risk during nse india holidays
• Corporate announcements can be made during market holidays. Monitor for announcements that gap prices at the next open
• Muhurat Trading NSE on Diwali: ceremonial, 1-hour, thin volume. Not representative of normal conditions
• Indian share market holidays do not apply uniformly to MCX or currency segments. Confirm separately

Conclusion

NSE holidays and BSE holiday list are identical. The market holiday calendar for 2026 has approximately 14-15 trading holidays. January 1 is not among them. Derivatives expiry, T+1 settlement, and SIP processing are the three areas where share market holiday awareness matters most.

Final Key Takeaways

• January 1 is not an NSE holiday. The market trades normally
• Verify nse holiday list 2026 on nseindia.com , dates above are indicative
• Muhurat Trading NSE on Diwali: 1-hour evening session, not a full trading day
• T+1 settlement extends by one day when an nse holiday falls between trade and settlement

Open demat account before trading begins. Settlement requires an active demat account.