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The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) puts out its holiday list every year so you know in advance when the markets won’t be open. On these days, trading doesn’t happen across segments like equity and derivatives.
A quick glance at the BSE holiday list for 2026 can make things a lot smoother. You’ll know in advance which days the market is closed, so you can plan your trades without any last-minute surprises around festivals, national holidays, or special occasions.
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | Thursday | MCGM Election Day (Maharashtra) |
| 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 |
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Mahashivratri |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Eid-Ul-Fitr |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| November 08, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan* |
*November 08, 2026, will be observed as a trading holiday on account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. However, Muhurat Trading will take place on the same day, with the timings to be announced separately.
The Bombay Stock Exchange puts out its holiday list at the start of every year. It basically tells you which days the market will stay shut because of national or regional events. For 2026, the list covers both equity and derivatives, so you get a clear picture of when trading won’t happen.
Knowing these dates in advance does make a difference. You can plan trades better, keep an eye on settlements, and avoid those moments where you suddenly realise the market is closed. This becomes even more useful around long weekends, when timing can get a bit tricky.
A clearing holiday is when trading may still go on, but the settlement part is paused. So, the shares or funds show up a day later than usual.
No, Saturdays and Sundays are non-trading days. That said, for Diwali, a Muhurat Trading session can still happen—even if it falls on a weekend.
On a regular day, trading starts at 9:15 AM and ends at 3:30 PM. For special sessions like Muhurat Trading, timings can be different.
Yes, if needed. Any updates are usually shared through official announcements.
Some holidays land on weekends, like Mahashivratri (Sunday, February 15), Eid-ul-Fitr (Saturday, March 21), and Independence Day (Saturday, August 15). Since markets are already closed on weekends, these don’t really affect trading days.
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