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BSE Holidays in 2026: List of Trading Holidays in India

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The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) declares an annual list of trading holidays, reflecting national festivals, major religious observances, and key public events. Keeping abreast of these holidays allows investors to plan investments and trading sessions.

Why track BSE holidays?

The BSE’s holiday calendar is an important fixture for investors to plan ahead to avoid missed opportunities and ensure seamless portfolio management.

Equity and equity derivatives segment holidays – 2026

In 2026, the equity and equity derivatives segments will observe 15 trading holidays as listed below:

SI. No.HolidayDateDay
1Republic Day26-Jan-26Monday
2Holi03-Mar-26Tuesday
3Shri Ram Navami26-Mar-26Thursday
4Shri Mahavir Jayanti31-Mar-26Tuesday
5Good Friday03-Apr-26Friday
6Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti14-Apr-26Tuesday
7Maharashtra Day01-May-26Friday
8Bakri Id28-May-26Thursday
9Muharram26-Jun-26Friday
10Ganesh Chaturthi14-Sep-26Monday
11Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti02-Oct-26Friday
12Dussehra20-Oct-26Tuesday
13Diwali Balipratipada10-Nov-26Tuesday
14Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev24-Nov-26Tuesday
15Christmas25-Dec-26Friday

Know about: NSE Holiday List 2026

Commodity derivatives & electronic gold receipts (EGR) segment holidays – 2026

For Commodity Derivatives and EGR segments, trading is split into morning (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) and evening (5:00 PM–11:30/11:55 PM) sessions. Some holidays affect only one session:

SI. No.Festival NameDateDayMorning Session
(9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)		Evening Session
(5:00 PM to 11:30 / 11:55 PM)
1New Year Day01-Jan-26ThursdayOpenClosed
2Republic Day26-Jan-26MondayClosedClosed
3Holi03-Mar-26TuesdayClosedOpen
4Shri Ram Navami26-Mar-26ThursdayClosedOpen
5Shri Mahavir Jayanti31-Mar-26TuesdayClosedOpen
6Good Friday03-Apr-26FridayClosedClosed
7Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti14-Apr-26TuesdayClosedOpen
8Maharashtra Day01-May-26FridayClosedOpen
9Bakri Id28-May-26ThursdayClosedOpen
10Muharram26-Jun-26FridayClosedOpen
11Ganesh Chaturthi14-Sep-26MondayClosedOpen
12Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti02-Oct-26FridayClosedClosed
13Dussehra20-Oct-26TuesdayClosedOpen
14Diwali Balipratipada10-Nov-26TuesdayClosedOpen
15Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev24-Nov-26TuesdayClosedOpen
16Christmas25-Dec-26FridayClosedClosed

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Currency derivatives segment holidays – 2026

Trading Holidays for the Calendar Year 2026 for Currency Derivatives Segments & NDS-RST and Tri Party Repo segments

SI. No.HolidayDateDay
1Republic Day26-Jan-26Monday
2Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti19-Feb-26Thursday
3Holi03-Mar-26Tuesday
4Gudhipadwa19-Mar-26Thursday
5Shri Ram Navami26-Mar-26Thursday
6Shri Mahavir Jayanti31-Mar-26Tuesday
7Annual Bank Closing01-Apr-26Wednesday
8Good Friday03-Apr-26Friday
9Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti14-Apr-26Tuesday
10Maharashtra Day / Buddha Pournima01-May-26Friday
11Bakri Id28-May-26Thursday
12Muharram26-Jun-26Friday
13Id-E-Milad26-Aug-26Wednesday
14Ganesh Chaturthi14-Sep-26Monday
15Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti02-Oct-26Friday
16Dussehra20-Oct-26Tuesday
17Diwali Balipratipada10-Nov-26Tuesday
18Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev24-Nov-26Tuesday
19Christmas25-Dec-26Friday

BSE Market Timings – 2026

BSE market timings are structured as follows:

  • Equity segment: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday–Friday)
  • Pre-open session: 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM
  • Block deal window: 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Commodity derivatives/EGR: Morning session (9:00 AM–5:00 PM), Evening session (5:00 PM–11:30/11:55 PM)

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Muhurat trading on BSE

Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 08, 2026. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently.

Conclusion

The BSE holiday calendar reflects India’s diversity and the confluence of culture and business. Staying informed about these holidays can help investors plan out trading strategies.

FAQs

Does BSE operate on Saturdays and Sundays?

No, the BSE remains closed on all Saturdays and Sundays.

What are the regular BSE trading hours?

Equity trading hours are 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Which month in 2026 has the maximum BSE trading holidays?

March 2026 has the most trading holidays with four holidays for the equity segment.

Can BSE change the declared holidays?

Yes, BSE may revise holidays by issuing a circular in advance.

Are the timings different for different trading instruments?

Yes, timings vary by segment––equity, commodity, and currency derivatives each have distinct trading windows.

How many trading days are there in India in 2026?

There are approximately 251 active trading days in 2026, after accounting for weekends and holidays.

Soumya Rao
  • Sr Content Manager, Bajaj AMC Soumya Rao is a writer with more than 10 years of editorial experience in various domains including finance, technology and news.

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