The National Stock Exchange of India has released the official stock market holiday calendar for 2026, offering much-needed clarity for investors, traders and market participants. As per the announced schedule, equity markets will remain closed for 15 days during the calendar year. Several holidays coincide with weekends, while seven extended breaks create well-spaced pauses in trading activity.
This clearly structured calendar helps market participants plan settlements, operations and portfolio reviews with greater efficiency across the year.
Stock Market Holidays 2026: Month-wise Breakdown
| Month | Holiday | Date | Day |
| January | Republic Day | January 26, 2026 | Monday |
| February | Mahashivratri | February 15, 2026 | Sunday |
| March | Holi | March 3, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | March 21, 2026 | Saturday | |
| Shri Ram Navami | March 26, 2026 | Thursday | |
| Shri Mahavir Jayanti | March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | |
| April | Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Friday |
| Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | |
| May | Maharashtra Day | May 1, 2026 | Friday |
| Bakri Id | May 28, 2026 | Thursday | |
| June | Muharram | June 26, 2026 | Friday |
| July | No market holiday | – | – |
| August | Independence Day | August 15, 2026 | Saturday |
| September | Ganesh Chaturthi | September 14, 2026 | Monday |
| October | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 2, 2026 | Friday |
| Dussehra | October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | |
| November | Diwali Laxmi Pujan | November 8, 2026 | Sunday |
| Diwali-Balipratipada | November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | |
| Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | |
| December | Christmas | December 25, 2026 | Friday |
NSE Trading Holidays 2026: Full List
| Date | Day | Holiday Description |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali-Balipratipada |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
Stock Market Holidays Falling on Weekends in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Description |
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Mahashivratri |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading) |
Stock Market Long Weekends in 2026
The 2026 trading calendar features seven extended holiday periods where market closures align with adjoining weekends, resulting in longer breaks from trading. These intervals provide structured downtime and allow smoother planning for market-related activities.
| Occasion | Extended Holiday Period |
| Republic Day | Markets remain closed from Saturday, January 24, through Monday, January 26 |
| Good Friday | Trading halts from Friday, April 3 and resumes after Sunday, April 5 |
| Maharashtra Day | A three-day pause from Friday, May 1, to Sunday, May 3 |
| Muharram | Markets closed from Friday, June 26, until Sunday, June 28 |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | A long weekend running from Saturday, September 12, to Monday, September 14 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Trading pauses from Friday, October 2, through Sunday, October 4 |
| Christmas | Year-end market closure from Friday, December 25, to Sunday, December 27 |
Conclusion
The stock market holidays calendar for 2026 outlines a balanced mix of trading closures, weekend-aligned holidays and extended breaks. With 15 official NSE holidays, four holidays falling on weekends, and seven long weekends spread across the year, the calendar offers clarity and predictability. This well-defined structure supports better planning for investors, institutions and market participants, contributing to smoother operations across India’s financial markets.
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