Stock Market Holidays 2026: Is the Market Open Today?

26, January 2026. By -Kaushik

​If you are a trader or an investor in the Indian stock market, the first question on your mind every morning is often: “Kya aaj market khula hai?” (Is the market open today?). Understanding the holiday calendar is crucial for planning your trades, managing margins, and avoiding last-minute surprises.
​Is the Stock Market Open Today?
Yes, today is Monday, January 26, 2026, and the Indian stock market (NSE and BSE) is CLOSED in observance of Republic Day. Trading across all segments—Equity, Derivatives, and SLB—is suspended for the day. Trading will resume tomorrow, January 27, 2026, at the usual time of 9:15 AM.

Indian Stock Market Holiday List 2026 (NSE & BSE)
​The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) typically remain closed on weekends and specific national and cultural holidays. For the year 2026, there are 15 scheduled trading holidays falling on weekdays.

January 26, 2026 Monday Republic Day
March 03, 2026 Tuesday Holi
March 26, 2026 Thursday Shri Ram Navami
March 31, 2026 Tuesday Shri Mahavir Jayanti
April 03, 2026 Friday Good Friday
April 14, 2026 Tuesday Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
May 01, 2026 Friday Maharashtra Day
May 28, 2026 Thursday Bakri Id
June 26, 2026 Friday Muharram
September 14, 2026 Monday Ganesh Chaturthi
October 02, 2026 Friday Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 20, 2026 Tuesday Dussehra
November 10, 2026 Tuesday Diwali-Balipratipada
November 24, 2026 Tuesday Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 25, 2026 Friday Christmas

Note: Muhurat Trading will be held on Sunday, November 08, 2026, for Diwali. While it is a weekend, the exchanges open for a special one-hour symbolic session.

Important Weekend Holidays in 2026
​Some major festivals fall on Saturdays or Sundays in 2026. Since the market is already closed on these days, they do not appear on the official weekday holiday list:
​Maha Shivaratri: February 15 (Sunday)
​Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid): March 21 (Saturday)
​Independence Day: August 15 (Saturday)
​Diwali Laxmi Pujan: November 08 (Sunday)
​MCX (Commodity Market) Holiday Timings
​The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) follows a slightly different schedule. On some holidays, the morning session (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) is closed, but the evening session (5:00 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM) remains open to align with global markets.
​However, for Republic Day (today), both sessions on the MCX are closed.
​Key Takeaways for Traders
​*Settlement Holidays: On days like February 19 (Shivaji Jayanti) or April 1 (Bank Closing), the market might be open for trading, but banks/clearing houses are closed. This means your shares bought on the previous day won’t show up in your demat, and funds from sales won’t be settled until the next working day.
​*Plan Your Margins: Since today is a holiday, any funds added today will likely reflect in your trading account tomorrow morning.
​*Global Markets: Even if India is closed, global markets like the NYSE or NASDAQ might be open. Keep an eye on global cues for tomorrow’s opening.

Disclaimer:

This blog does not provide financial, investment, or trading advice. All content is for educational and informational purposes only. Please consult a certified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. The author will not be responsible for any financial losses incurred.