As the world welcomes New Year 2026, investors are keen to know whether Indian stock markets will remain open or shut on Thursday, January 1. While several major global markets will be closed for the holiday, Indian exchanges will operate with a partial schedule.
Are NSE and BSE open on January 1, 2026?
Yes. Indian equity markets — the BSE and NSE — will remain open for trading on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Trading in equities, equity derivatives, currency derivatives and other permitted segments will continue as per the normal daytime schedule.
This makes India one of the few major markets globally that will remain operational on New Year’s Day.
What about commodity markets?
Commodity trading will follow a split-session structure on January 1:
- MCX and NCDEX will be open during the morning session, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Evening session will remain closed
Traders in metals, energy and agri-commodities should factor in the shortened trading window while planning positions.
Global markets remain shut
Most major global equity markets will observe a holiday on January 1, including:
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Europe
- Several Asian markets
In the US, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will remain closed for New Year’s Day. Under normal circumstances, US markets operate from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, and are closed on weekends.
While extended trading hours allow investors to place buy and sell orders in US stocks and ETFs before or after regular hours, liquidity is typically lower, making prices more volatile and execution uncertain.
Why this matters for Indian investors
With global markets shut, Indian market movements on January 1 will largely be driven by domestic cues, including:
- Stock-specific developments
- Corporate announcements
- Institutional flows
- Commodity price action during the limited session
Lower global participation may also result in muted volumes across certain segments.
Planning ahead
If you’re ever unsure whether markets are open, it’s best to refer to the official BSE and NSE holiday calendar, which outlines trading holidays for 2025, 2026 and 2027, including special sessions and partial trading days.
For New Year 2026, the key takeaway is simple:
Equity markets are open, commodity markets are partially open, and global markets are largely closed.
