NSE Holidays

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is one of the leading stock exchanges in India. The market capitalization of listed companies on the NSE is more than INR 400 Trillion.

NSE Holidays 2026

Holidays	Date	Day
Republic Day	26 Jan, 2026	Monday
Mahashivratri	15 Feb, 2026	Sunday
Holi	3 Mar, 2026	Tuesday
Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)	21 Mar, 2026	Saturday
Shri Ram Navami	26 Mar, 2026	Thursday
Shri Mahavir Jayanti	31 Mar, 2026	Tuesday
Good Friday	3 Apr, 2026	Friday
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti	14 Apr, 2026	Tuesday
Maharashtra Day	01 May, 2026	Friday
Bakri Eid	28 May, 2026	Thursday
Muharram	26 Jun, 2026	Friday
Independence Day	15 Aug, 2026	Saturday
Ganesh Chaturthi	14 Sep, 2026	Monday
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	02 Oct, 2026	Friday
Dussehra	20 Oct, 2026	Tuesday
Diwali Laxmi Pujan*	8 Nov, 2026	Sunday
Diwali-Balipratipada	10 Nov, 2026	Tuesday
Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev	24 Nov, 2026	Tuesday
Christmas	25 Dec, 2026	Friday

You can check the circulars here (NSE, BSE, MCX)

Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, 08 Nov 2026, Diwali* Laxmi Pujan. Timing for Muhurat Trading will be notified by the exchange subsequently.

Pre-open Timings for Trading Equities on NSE

The pre-open session takes place from 9:00 to 9:15 am, lasting 15 minutes. This session consists of an order gathering phase followed by an order matching phase. The price range during this session must reflect that of the regular market.

Regular Trading Timings for Trading Equities on NSE

Regular trading hours on the National Stock Exchange are from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm, with no lunch break, making the daily trading session 6 hours and 15 minutes long. There is no pre-market or after-hours trading available on the National Stock Exchange.

Block Deal Session Timings - NSE

Session 1: The first block deal window session runs from 8:45 am to 9:00 am.
Session 2: The second block deal window session occurs from 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the NSE open for trading in 2025?

The NSE opens for trading at 9:15 am in 2025.

Which days are closed for NSE markets?

The NSE markets are closed on major national holidays, including Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Independence Day, Diwali, and Christmas, among others.

What is the NSE’s settlement holiday?

An NSE settlement holiday is a day when no settlements of trades take place, even though trading might occur. It typically aligns with major national holidays.

What is NSE’s clearing holiday?

An National Stock Exchange clearing holiday is a day when the clearinghouse does not process any settlements or clear trades, usually coinciding with major public holidays.