The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has released the official trading holiday calendar for 2026, confirming that the Indian stock market will remain closed for 15 days next year. The holiday list includes major national events and prominent religious festivals observed across the country.
Interestingly, five holidays fall on a Friday, creating extended weekends that traders and investors will want to note in advance.
NSE Market Holidays for 2026
| Sr. No. | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 2 | March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| 3 | March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami |
| 4 | March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| 5 | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 | April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 7 | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day |
| 8 | May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id |
| 9 | June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| 10 | September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 11 | October 2, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 12 | October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| 13 | November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali – Balipratipada |
| 14 | November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
| 15 | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
Budget Day Trading Likely on Sunday
In addition to the scheduled holidays, markets may witness a special live trading session on Sunday, February 1, 2026, when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget. The exchanges have historically remained open on Budget Day even when it falls on a weekend, to allow markets to react instantly to major policy announcements.
