NSE CALENDAR 2026 • Verified Schedule
NSE Holidays 2026 (Trading + Commodity Sessions)
Use this holiday calendar to plan trades, settlements, rollovers and operational schedules for Equity / Equity Derivatives / SLB and Commodity Derivatives.
15 weekday trading holidays (Equity/F&O/SLB)
4 holidays fall on weekends
Commodity holidays: 16 (session-wise)
Muhurat Trading: planned on Sunday, 08 November 2026 (Diwali Laxmi Pujan).
NSE will publish exact one-hour session timings closer to the date.
Sources (official)
Equity Holidays Circular (PDF)
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Commodity Holidays Circular (PDF)
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NSE Market Timings
Equity, Equity Derivatives & SLB: Trading Holidays (2026)
These are full-day trading holidays for the Equity segment, Equity Derivatives and SLB.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Trading |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | Closed |
| 03 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Holi | Closed |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami | Closed |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed |
| 03 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day | Closed |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id (Eid al-Adha) | Closed |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Muharram | Closed |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed |
| 02 Oct 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Closed |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Closed |
| 10 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali – Balipratipada | Closed |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Prakash Gurpurb (Sri Guru Nanak Dev) | Closed |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas | Closed |
Expiry reminder: if an expiry day overlaps with an exchange holiday, expiry is generally shifted to the preceding trading day (contract rules apply).
Holidays Falling on Weekends (Sat/Sun)
These dates already fall on weekends. Muhurat Trading is scheduled on Diwali Laxmi Pujan day.
| Date | Day | Occasion | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday | Mahashivratri | Weekend holiday |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | Weekend holiday |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | Weekend holiday |
| 08 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan | Muhurat Trading (TBA) |
Commodity Derivatives: Holiday List (Session-wise)
Commodity trading can be closed for the full day or only for one session depending on the holiday.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Morning (09:00–17:00) | Evening (17:00–23:30/23:55) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year | Open | Closed |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | Closed | Closed |
| 03 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Holi | Closed | Open |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami | Closed | Open |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 03 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 01 May 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id (Eid al-Adha) | Closed | Open |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Muharram | Closed | Open |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
| 02 Oct 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Closed | Closed |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Closed | Open |
| 10 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali – Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Prakash Gurpurb (Sri Guru Nanak Dev) | Closed | Open |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas | Closed | Closed |
Commodity weekend closures: Mahashivratri (15 Feb), Id-Ul-Fitr (21 Mar), Independence Day (15 Aug) and Diwali Laxmi Pujan (08 Nov) fall on weekends and are marked as closed for both sessions in the official commodity circular.
NSE Trading Timings (Quick Reference)
Standard session timings (special sessions may be announced via exchange circulars).
Equity (Cash Market)
- Block Deal Window 1: 08:45 – 09:00
- Pre-open (regular): 09:00 – 09:08 (random closure near the end)
- Normal market: 09:15 – 15:30
- Block Deal Window 2: 14:05 – 14:20
- Closing session: 15:40 – 16:00
Commodity Derivatives
- Typical market time: 09:00 – 23:30 / 23:55 (seasonal variation)
- Holiday impact: some holidays keep the evening session open while morning is closed (see table above).
- Muhurat Trading: exchange announces exact timing closer to Diwali.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes. Exchanges can revise schedules via circulars.
Always confirm with NSE notices and your broker before trading.
FAQs
Common questions traders ask about NSE holidays and sessions.
How many NSE trading holidays are there in 2026 for Equity/F&O/SLB?
There are 15 weekday trading holidays in 2026 for Equity, Equity Derivatives and SLB, plus 4 holidays that fall on weekends.
Will NSE be closed on 1 January 2026?
1 January 2026 is not a trading holiday for Equity/F&O/SLB (normal trading day). For Commodity Derivatives, the morning session is open and the evening session is closed.
When is Muhurat Trading in 2026?
Muhurat Trading is scheduled on Sunday, 08 November 2026 (Diwali Laxmi Pujan). NSE will publish the exact one-hour session timing closer to the date.
What happens if expiry falls on a trading holiday?
Weekly/monthly expiries are generally moved to the previous trading day if the scheduled expiry falls on a holiday, subject to the contract specification.
What is a settlement holiday?
A settlement holiday typically means settlement systems (banks/depositories) are closed, which can impact pay-in/pay-out timelines. Trading status depends on the exchange’s declared holiday type.