The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will observe 15 trading holidays in 2026, impacting trading strategies, settlements and IPO opportunities. These holidays, announced annually, align with national and state festivals, with no trading in equity, derivatives, or other segments.
The stock market was closed on 15 January, marking the 16th trading holiday of the year, due to municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra. A state-wide public holiday was declared, prompting NSE and BSE, based in Mumbai, to suspend trading across all segments.
On Sunday, November 08, 2026, Muhurat Trading will be conducted in the account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan.
Get ready for Muhurat Trading on Sunday, November 08, 2026! This special Indian stock market session’s timings will be revealed closer to the date, fuelling excitement for intraday traders and investors. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) releases its trading holiday list yearly, covering key national and state festivals, helping brokers and stakeholders plan smartly.
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NSE has 16 trading holidays in 2026 for the Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment, and SLB Segment. Additionally, 4 holidays fall on weekends (Saturday/Sunday), making them non-impactful for regular trading.
While NSE and BSE share most common holidays, there can be slight variations, especially for state-specific holidays like Maharashtra Day or regional festival dates. It’s advisable to check both calendars if you trade on both exchanges.
All pending orders (limit orders, stop-loss orders, etc.) placed before a holiday are typically cancelled at the end of the previous trading day. You’ll need to place fresh orders when the market reopens.
No, you cannot place or execute orders on NSE holidays. However, most brokers allow you to place orders after market hours or during holidays, which will be queued for execution when the market reopens.
If a futures or options contract expiry date falls on an NSE holiday, the expiry is typically moved to the previous trading day. NSE announces such schedule changes in advance.
Corporate actions like dividends, bonuses, or stock splits proceed as per the record date even if it falls on a holiday. However, the ex-date (the date from which shares trade without entitlement) is adjusted to the next trading day.
Yes, IPO subscription periods exclude NSE holidays. If an IPO closing date falls on a holiday, it’s typically extended to the next working day unless otherwise specified in the prospectus.
Fund withdrawal processing depends on your broker’s policies. While you can place withdrawal requests, the actual processing typically happens on the next trading day when banks and exchanges are operational.
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