The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is India’s premier multi-asset exchange and ranks as the third-largest equity exchange globally by the number of trades. Boasting a staggering market capitalization exceeding $5.27 trillion, the movements of the NSE dictate the rhythm of the Indian financial ecosystem.
For traders, investors, and corporate strategists, keeping a close eye on the stock market holiday calendar is vital for risk management, trade execution, and capital planning.
Below is your ultimate guide to the NSE Holidays 2026, covering the Equity segment, Commodity markets, trading sessions, and everything you need to know about navigating the market calendar this year.
NSE Holidays 2026: Equity, Equity Derivatives, and SLB Segments
Trading on the NSE occurs throughout the week from Monday to Friday, except on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and national or commercial holidays declared by the exchange.
The table below details the full list of regular trading holidays for the Equity, Equity Derivatives, and Securities Lending & Borrowing (SLB) segments in 2026:
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | Thursday | Municipal Corporation Election – Maharashtra |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| March 03, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 03, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 01, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 02, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali-Balipratipada |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
🪔 Muhurat Trading 2026 Note: While Diwali Laxmi Pujan falls on a weekend, a special, highly auspicious Muhurat Trading Session will be conducted on Sunday, November 08, 2026. The precise market timings for this one-hour special session will be notified by the exchange closer to the date.
NSE Holidays Falling on Weekends (2026)
Several major national holidays and festivals coincide with weekends in 2026. Because these fall on Saturdays or Sundays, they do not impact the regular 5-day trading week:
- February 15, 2026 (Sunday) – Mahashivratri
- March 21, 2026 (Saturday) – Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
- August 15, 2026 (Saturday) – Independence Day
- November 08, 2026 (Sunday) – Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Subject to the special Muhurat Trading window)
NSE Holidays 2026 for Commodity Derivatives Segment
Unlike the Equity segment, the Commodity Derivatives segment operates across two shifts: a morning session and an evening session. This structure ensures that international market movements can be traded seamlessly.
On certain days, the morning session stays closed while the evening session opens up to align with global commodity updates.
| Date | Day | Description | Morning Session (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Evening Session (5:00 PM – 11:30/11:55 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 01, 2026 | Thursday | New Year | Open | Closed |
| January 15, 2026 | Thursday | Maharashtra Elections | Closed | Open |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | Closed | Closed |
| March 03, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi | Closed | Open |
| March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami | Closed | Open |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| April 03, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| May 01, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id | Closed | Open |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram | Closed | Open |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
| October 02, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Closed | Closed |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Closed | Open |
| November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali-Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Closed | Open |
Standard NSE Trading Timings 2026
To craft an efficient trading routine, understanding internal session breakdowns is crucial for placing orders, executing block deals, and minimizing slippage.
1. Equity Market Timings
- Block Deal Session 1: 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
- Pre-Open Session: 09:00 AM to 09:08 AM (Order matching occurs right after random closure in the final minute)
- Regular Trading Session: 09:15 AM to 03:30 PM
- Block Deal Session 2: 02:05 PM to 02:20 PM
- Closing Session: 03:40 PM to 04:00 PM (Determines and confirms the official closing stock prices)
2. Commodity Derivatives Market Timings
- Market Open: 09:00 AM
- Market Close: 11:30 PM / 11:55 PM (Depending on Daylight Saving Time shifts)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Muhurat Trading?
Muhurat Trading is a symbolic, century-old ritualistic stock market trading session conducted on the occasion of Diwali. Regarded as an auspicious time to invest, the exchange opens for precisely one hour. In 2026, Muhurat trading takes place on Sunday, November 08.
Will the NSE share market be open on January 1, 2026?
Yes, the NSE Equity, Equity Derivatives, and SLB segments will be fully functional on January 1, 2026. However, for the Commodity segment, the evening session will remain closed.
What happens if an NSE trading holiday falls on the weekly expiry day of options contracts?
When a pre-announced holiday falls on a scheduled weekly or monthly expiry day (typically Thursdays), the expiration date for those specific Options and Futures contracts shifts to the immediate preceding trading day (usually Wednesday).
What is the difference between a Trading Holiday and a Settlement Holiday?
A Trading Holiday means the entire stock exchange is closed and no buying or selling of shares can take place. A Settlement Holiday means trading is active, but banking and depository operations are shut. Therefore, the actual delivery of shares and release of funds are postponed by one working day.
Source: NSE MARKET PULSE