Stock Market Holidays 2026 — BSE & NSE Trading Holidays List
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If you are an investor in Indian stock markets — whether you trade daily or just apply for IPOs — knowing the stock market holiday list is very important. Missing a trading day can delay your buy/sell orders, IPO allotment, or fund settlement. This page gives you the complete BSE and NSE trading holiday list for 2026 so you can plan ahead without any confusion.
BSE & NSE Stock Market Holiday List 2026
Here is the complete list of stock market holidays in 2026 as declared by BSE and NSE. Both exchanges follow the same calendar.
| # | Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | 26 Jan 2026 | Monday |
| 2 | Mahashivratri | 19 Feb 2026 | Thursday |
| 3 | Holi | 20 Mar 2026 | Friday |
| 4 | Good Friday | 3 Apr 2026 | Friday |
| 5 | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday |
| 6 | Ram Navami | 29 Apr 2026 | Wednesday |
| 7 | Maharashtra Day | 1 May 2026 | Friday |
| 8 | Eid ul-Adha (Bakri Eid) | 27 Jun 2026 | Saturday |
| 9 | Muharram | 27 Jul 2026 | Monday |
| 10 | Independence Day | 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday |
| 11 | Ganesh Chaturthi | 25 Aug 2026 | Tuesday |
| 12 | Gandhi Jayanti | 2 Oct 2026 | Friday |
| 13 | Dussehra | 22 Oct 2026 | Thursday |
| 14 | Diwali (Laxmi Puja) | 10 Nov 2026 | Tuesday |
| 15 | Diwali (Balipratipada) | 11 Nov 2026 | Wednesday |
| 16 | Gurunanak Jayanti | 4 Dec 2026 | Friday |
| 17 | Christmas | 25 Dec 2026 | Friday |
Muhurat Trading on Diwali
Even though Diwali is a stock market holiday, BSE and NSE conduct a special Muhurat Trading session on the evening of Diwali. This is a one-hour trading window, usually between 6:00 PM and 7:15 PM.
Muhurat trading is considered very auspicious in Indian culture. Many investors buy shares during this session for good luck and long-term wealth. The session is symbolic — even buying a few shares during Muhurat trading is believed to bring prosperity.
In 2026, the Muhurat trading session is expected on 10 November 2026 (Diwali / Laxmi Puja). The exact timing will be announced by the exchanges closer to the date.
How Market Holidays Affect IPO Applications
If you regularly apply for IPOs, you need to pay close attention to market holidays. Here is how holidays affect the entire IPO process:
1. IPO Subscription Period
IPO subscription windows can include non-trading days (like holidays or weekends). SEBI allows the subscription period to remain open even on holidays, so you can still apply through your broker or bank. However, the actual allotment always happens on a trading day.
2. Allotment Date
If the expected allotment date falls on a market holiday, it gets pushed to the next working trading day. Always check the revised allotment date in such cases on the BSE or NSE website.
3. Listing Date
IPO listing always happens on a trading day. If the calculated listing date lands on a holiday, the company lists on the next available trading day. This is important for investors who plan to sell on listing day.
4. Refund and Fund Unblocking
When you apply for an IPO through ASBA (Application Supported by Blocked Amount), your funds are unblocked after allotment. This process also follows the trading calendar, so expect a slight delay if a holiday falls around allotment time.
What About Saturdays and Sundays?
BSE and NSE are closed every Saturday and Sunday. These are not counted as "official" trading holidays since they are regular weekly offs. The holiday list mentioned above includes only the additional public and festival holidays.
So the total number of non-trading days in a year is:
- 52 Saturdays + 52 Sundays = 104 weekend days
- + 15 to 17 public/festival holidays
- = Approximately 120 non-trading days in a year
This means out of 365 days, the stock market trades on roughly 245 days.
How to Plan Your Trades Around Market Holidays
Here are some simple tips to avoid any problems due to market holidays:
Frequently Asked Questions
Stay Updated on IPO Dates
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