2026 market holidays
—NSE (National Stock Exchange of India) market holidays2026 dates & closures
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has 20 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 20 full-day closures. The next full closure is Guru Nanak Jayanti on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Regular trading runs 09:15–15:30 GMT+5:30, Monday – Friday.
- 20
- Holiday dates in 2026
- 20
- Full-day closures
- 0
- Early closes & half days
Next full-day closures
2026- Nov24
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Tue · market closed all day
- Dec25
Christmas
Fri · market closed all day
- Jan26
Republic Day
Tue · 2027 · market closed all day
Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.
Full 2026 schedule| Date | Holiday | Status | Trading hours |
|---|---|---|---|
January 20262 full closures | |||
| Thursday | Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Monday | Republic Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
February 20261 full closure | |||
| Sunday | Mahashivratri | Full closurepassed | Closed |
March 20264 full closures | |||
| Tuesday | Holi | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Thursday | Ram Navami | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Full closurepassed | Closed |
April 20262 full closures | |||
| Friday | Good Friday | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Tuesday | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Full closurepassed | Closed |
May 20262 full closures | |||
| Friday | Maharashtra Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Thursday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakri Id) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
June 20261 full closure | |||
| Friday | Moharram | Full closurepassed | Closed |
August 20261 full closure | |||
| Saturday | Independence Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
September 20261 full closure | |||
| Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Full closurepassed | Closed |
October 20262 full closures | |||
| Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Tuesday | Dussehra | Full closurepassed | Closed |
November 20263 full closures | |||
| Sunday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Tuesday | Diwali Balipratipada | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Full closure | Closed |
December 20261 full closure | |||
| Friday | Christmas | Full closure | Closed |
2026 NSE Holidays
2026 National Stock Exchange of India Holidays Calendar
Regular Hours: 09:15 – 15:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Country: India
Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata
Currency: INR
Official NSE Website →Is NSE closed on weekends?
Yes, NSE is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.
Does NSE close for lunch?
No, NSE does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.
What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?
Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.
How many holidays does NSE observe in 2026?
NSE observes 20 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.
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