Indian Stock Market Holidays 2026 – NSE, BSE, MCX & Currency Market Timings

Planning your trades around exchange holidays is essential for every investor and trader. This page provides the complete list of Indian Stock Market Holidays for 2026, including NSE, BSE, MCX, and Currency Market trading holidays, regular market timings, and important exchange schedules.

Whether you’re an equity investor, options trader, commodity trader, or long-term investor, bookmark this page to stay updated with trading holidays, Muhurat Trading announcements, and official exchange timings throughout 2026.

We review this page whenever NSE, BSE, MCX, or other exchanges announce changes to the official holiday calendar or trading schedule.

Stock Market holidays 2026 NSE BSE MCX:

Currency Market Timings in India:

Trading on the Currency Derivatives segment takes place on all days of the week (except Saturdays and Sundays and holidays declared by the Exchange in advance). The market timings of the currency derivatives segment are:

Market Timings:

Currency Futures & Options (USDINR, EURINR, GBPINR, JPYINR), T-Bills Futures & Interest Rate Futures

Cross Currency Futures and Options (EURUSD, GBPUSD & USDJPY)

Normal Market Open Time = 9:00 hrs

Normal Market Close Time = 17:00 hrs

Stock Market Timings:

Trading on the equities segment takes place on all days of the week (except Saturdays and Sundays and holidays declared by the Exchange in advance). The market timings of the equities segment are:

A) Pre-open session
Order entry & modification Open : 09:00 hrs
Order entry & modification Close : 09:08 hrs*
*with random closure in last one minute. Pre-open order matching starts immediately after close of pre-open order entry.

B) Regular trading session
Normal / Limited Physical Market Open : 09:15 hrs
Normal / Limited Physical Market Close : 15:30 hrs

Block Deal Session Timings:

Morning Block Deal Window: This window shall operate between 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM.

Afternoon Block Deal Window: This window shall operate between 02:05 PM to 2:20 PM.

C) The Closing Session is held between 15.40 hrs and 16.00 hrs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many stock market holidays are there in India in 2026?

The number of stock market holidays varies slightly depending on the exchange and the calendar year. This page provides the complete and updated list of NSE, BSE, MCX, and Currency Market holidays for 2026 as announced by the respective exchanges.

2. Are NSE and BSE holidays the same?

Yes. In most cases, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) observe the same trading holidays for the equity market. However, investors should always refer to official exchange notifications for any special trading sessions or updates.

3. Is the stock market open on Saturdays and Sundays?

No. The Indian stock market remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays, except in rare cases where exchanges announce special trading sessions such as disaster recovery drills or testing events.

4. What are the regular NSE and BSE trading hours?

The normal equity trading session is:

• Pre-open Session: 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
• Regular Market: 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
• Closing Session: 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Trading hours may differ for other market segments.

5. What are the MCX trading hours?

MCX commodity market timings depend on the commodity being traded and daylight saving adjustments in international markets. Certain commodity contracts may continue trading into the evening. Always check the latest MCX schedule for updated timings.

6. What is Muhurat Trading?

Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour trading session conducted by NSE and BSE on the occasion of Diwali. It is considered an auspicious time for investors to begin new investments. The exact timing is announced by the exchanges every year.

7. Are currency markets open when the stock market is closed?

Not always. Currency derivative trading generally follows the exchange holiday calendar, but there may be differences depending on RBI notifications, bank holidays, or specific exchange announcements. Always verify the official trading schedule before placing orders.

8. Where can I find the official NSE holiday list?

The official holiday calendar is published by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) every year. This page summarizes the latest exchange schedule in an easy-to-read format, but for official notifications, always refer to the exchange websites.

9. Why should traders know stock market holidays in advance?

Knowing market holidays helps traders and investors:

• Plan trades and investments effectively
• Avoid order execution delays
• Prepare for long weekends
• Manage futures and options expiry strategies
• Schedule settlements and withdrawals efficiently

10. Is this holiday calendar updated every year?

Yes. MoneyContain updates this page annually to reflect the latest NSE, BSE, MCX, and Currency Market holiday schedules, trading hours, and important exchange announcements for the current year.

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Note: The Exchange may however close the market on days other than the above schedule holidays or may open the market on days originally declared as holidays. The Exchange may also extend, advance or reduce trading hours when its deems fit and necessary.

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