NSE Holidays List 2026

If you invest or trade in the stock market, the NSE holiday list is a simple yet essential reference to avoid unexpected disruptions. On NSE holidays, the market remains closed, so you cannot place regular trades in equities or equity derivatives during the normal market hours. Being aware of these dates in advance helps you plan entries and exits, manage hedges, schedule F&O rollovers, handle settlement-related activities, and manage cash flows efficiently (especially around long weekends and major festivals).

NSE Trading Holidays in 2026

There are 15 NSE holidays that fall on weekdays in 2026 when the share market is closed (i.e., these holidays fall on Monday to Friday).

Holidays that fall on Saturday/Sunday

Apart from the weekday holidays, some festivals in 2026 fall on weekends. Since the stock market is normally closed on weekends, these dates do not add extra weekday closures—but they are still listed because they are major holidays:

• February 15, 2026 (Sunday) – Mahashivratri
• March 21, 2026 (Saturday) – Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
• August 15, 2026 (Saturday) – Independence Day
• November 08, 2026 (Sunday) – Diwali Laxmi Pujan

Muhurat Trading in 2026

A special point in 2026 is Diwali Laxmi Pujan on Sunday, November 08, 2026. The Muhurat Trading will be conducted on that Sunday, and the exact timings will be announced later through a separate communication/circular.

How to Use the NSE Holiday List

1. Plan exits and entries around long breaks: When a holiday falls next to a weekend, you get a long break. Many traders prefer reducing risk before such breaks because global news can move markets while NSE is shut.
2. Keep an eye on margins and open positions: If you hold leveraged positions (especially in derivatives), remember that price risk does not disappear on holidays—only trading access does. A sudden gap on the next trading day can impact stop losses and margins.
3. Don’t delay important actions to the last minute: If you need to transfer funds, complete documentation, or do broker-side processes, do it ahead of holidays. On a closure day, you may not be able to react quickly if something is pending.
4. Use the holiday list for content planning too: If you run a finance page, a brokerage campaign, or a trading community, holiday weeks are great for educational posts—because many traders are not actively trading on those days.

Conclusion

The NSE Holiday List 2026 is more than a calendar, it’s a planning guide. Mark these 15 weekday holidays, note the weekend festivals, and watch for the Muhurat Trading timing circular closer to November 08, 2026. Using this list early can help you trade with fewer surprises and better preparation.

FAQs on NSE Trading Holidays

How many NSE trading holidays are there in 2026 (weekdays)?

There are 15 weekday NSE trading holidays listed for 2026.

Is the market closed on weekends in 2026?

Yes, NSE is generally closed on Saturdays and Sundays. That’s why some major holidays falling on weekends are listed separately.

Will there be Muhurat Trading in 2026?

Yes, Muhurat Trading is planned on Sunday, November 08, 2026, and timings will be informed later.

What happens to orders placed for a holiday (or aftermarket hours before a holiday)?

If you place orders when the market is closed, they won’t execute until the next trading session. Depending on your broker and order type (like AMO—After Market Orders), the order may be sent to the exchange on the next working day. Always recheck quantity/price before market opens.

If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, will NSE give an extra holiday on Monday?

No. If a holiday falls on a weekend, NSE does not add a compensatory holiday on Monday. The market remains closed on the weekend as usual and opens on the next normal working day (unless that day i`s also a declared NSE holiday).