What are the Holidays in NSE in 2026?

NSE, or National Stock Exchange, is the 10th largest stock exchange globally, with a total market capitalisation of over $3.4 trillion as of August 2021. This leading stock exchange operates during weekdays from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm, along with a pre-open trading session from 9:00 am to 9:08 am.

Apart from weekends, trading operations in NSE remain closed during trading holidays.

This article lists the holidays in NSE in 2026, which you must note before you start investing in shares listed in NSE in 2026.

Table of Contents

List of Holidays in NSE in 2026
Segments Under the National Stock Exchange
Types of Holidays Applicable in NSE
Frequently Asked Questions

List of Holidays in NSE in 2026

The following table summarises the holidays in NSE in 2026. Note that each of the segments shares similar holidays with a few exceptions.

Date & Day	Holiday	Segments
26th January, Monday	Republic Day	All except Commodity Derivatives
15th February, Sunday	Maha Shivaratri	All except Commodity Derivatives
3rd March, Wednesday	Holi	All except Commodity Derivatives
21st March, Saturday	Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id)	All except Commodity Derivatives
27th March, Friday	Ram Navami	All except Commodity Derivatives
31st March, Tuesday	Mahavir Jayanti	All except Commodity Derivatives
3rd April, Friday	Good Friday	All
14th April, Tuesday	Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti	All except Commodity Derivatives
1st May, Friday	Maharashtra Day	All except Commodity Derivatives
27th May, Wednesday	Bakri Id / Eid ul-Adha	All except Commodity Derivatives
26th June, Friday	Muharram	All except Commodity Derivatives
15th August, Saturday	Independence Day	All
14th September, Monday	Ganesh Chaturthi	All except Commodity Derivatives
2nd October, Friday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	All
20th October, Tuesday	Dussehra / Dasara	All
8th November, Sunday	Diwali-Laxmi Pujan	Morning off, Muhurat evening (All)
9th November, Monday	Diwali-Balipratipada	All except Commodity Derivatives
24th November, Tuesday	Guru Nanak Jayanti	All except Commodity Derivatives
25th December, Friday	Christmas	All

*Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 8, 2026, Diwali Laxmi Puja. Timings for Muhurat Trading will be notified by the exchange subsequently.

What are the 3 Segments Under the National Stock Exchange?

It is important to know about the following segments of NSE under which several other sub-segments fall under each category:

1. Capital market

Equity
Mutual Funds
Securities Lending and Borrowing Schemes

2. Derivatives market

Equity
Currency
Commodity
Interest rate

3. Debt market

Corporate bonds
New Debt Segment
Negotiated Trade Reporting Platform

What are the Two Types of Holidays Applicable in NSE?

Additionally, there are two types of holidays in the National Stock Exchange –

Trading holidays are when the trading market remains closed, and consequently, there is no trading operation as well.
Clearing holidays are when trading operations continue; the market remains open. However, buying or selling orders are not settled. Banks also follow holidays during these clearing holidays. Clearing holidays are not applicable for the Negotiated Trade Reporting Platform.

Thus, make sure to check the holidays in NSE in 2026 before you proceed with investment in this year. Keep an eye on the official website for updates on the opening or closing of the market.

FAQs about NSE Holidays in 2026

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How many holidays are there in the NSE’s holiday calendar of 2026?

There are 19 holidays as per the NSE’s holiday calendar of 2026.

Are settlement holidays similar to the clearing holidays?

Yes. Settlement holidays are similar to clearing trading holidays.

How many days a year does stock trading not occur at NSE?

Stock market trading is expected to not occur 17 days this year. The list contains holiday periods of many major religions, including Eid, Diwali, and Christmas, as well as Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti, which are national holidays.

Is NSE closed on Mondays?

While parts of the Indian stock exchanges operate on Saturdays, they remain closed on Mondays. Monday and Friday are predetermined times for trading on any security. Trading on all ordered securities will start at 9:00 AM and will end at 9:05 AM when all orders have been matched. The final trading stage of the process is 9.15 AM and ceases at 3.30 PM.

Does the NSE take a break for Diwali?

According to the official policy document on stock exchange holidays in the country, trading on that day will be inactive on the stock market since it is a Diwali Laxmi Puja trading holiday on the National Stock Exchange.