Indian stock markets will remain closed on Thursday, May 28, 2026, on account of Bakri Eid (Eid al-Adha / Id-ul-Zuha), according to the official holiday calendar of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
This means trading will continue normally on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, while markets will remain shut on Thursday.
Stock market trading schedule this week
| Date | Day | Market Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Tuesday | Open |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Open |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Closed for Bakri Eid |
| May 29, 2026 | Friday | Open |
The holiday will result in a shortened trading week, with Indian equity markets functioning for only three trading sessions during the week.
Both NSE and BSE equity, equity derivatives and SLB segments will remain closed on May 28. Commodity markets such as MCX may operate with revised evening session timings depending on exchange notifications.
Bakri Eid is among the officially notified exchange holidays for calendar year 2026.
Investors and traders are also advised to monitor global developments during the market holiday, especially amid ongoing volatility linked to crude oil prices, the US-Iran conflict and global central bank policy expectations.