Attention all traders and investors! Whether you are a hardcore options buyer relying on Bank Nifty expiries or a long-term investor SIP-ing into mutual funds, there is one thing that can completely ruin your trading setup: forgetting a market holiday!
Imagine buying a massive call option, only to realize the next day is a public holiday and time decay (Theta) is going to eat your premium alive. To save you from those massive losses, we have compiled the ultimate, expected list of NSE holidays 2026.
Bookmark this page on wiinewsdaily.com right now, because you will need to check this calendar every single month!
🛑 Why You MUST Track Share Market Holidays
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) do not operate 365 days a year. Aside from regular Saturdays and Sundays, the market remains shut for national and major religious festivals.
Knowing the nse holidays 2026 schedule in advance helps you:
- Plan your Futures & Options (F&O) rollover strategies.
- Avoid holding high-risk overnight positions before a long weekend.
- Manage your funds and margin requirements effectively.
📅 The Complete Expected List of NSE Holidays 2026
Here is the month-by-month breakdown of the expected trading holidays for the Equity, Equity Derivative, and SLB Segments in 2026. (Note: This is based on the standard Indian festival calendar; exact official circulars may have slight adjustments).
January to March 2026
- January 26, 2026 (Monday): Republic Day
- March 3, 2026 (Tuesday): Holi
- March 20, 2026 (Friday): Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id)
April to June 2026
- April 2, 2026 (Thursday): Mahavir Jayanti
- April 3, 2026 (Friday): Good Friday
- April 14, 2026 (Tuesday): Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
- May 1, 2026 (Friday): Maharashtra Day
July to September 2026
- August 15, 2026 (Saturday): Independence Day (Falls on a weekend)
- Note: Bakri Id / Muharram dates are subject to lunar sightings and will be updated accordingly.
October to December 2026
- October 2, 2026 (Friday): Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- November 8, 2026 (Sunday): Diwali-Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading Only!)
- December 25, 2026 (Friday): Christmas
🪔 Special Exception: Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026
If you noticed that Diwali falls on a Sunday (November 8, 2026), don’t worry! The stock market never completely sleeps on Diwali.
As per tradition, the NSE and BSE will conduct a special, highly auspicious one-hour trading session known as Muhurat Trading in the evening. It is believed that buying shares during this specific hour brings wealth and prosperity for the coming Samvat year. The exact timings for this 1-hour window will be announced by the exchanges closer to the festival.
🧠 Pro-Tip for Options Traders
Whenever a holiday falls on a Wednesday or Thursday, the weekly expiry dates for Nifty and Bank Nifty are pre-poned by one day. Always check your broker’s terminal (like Zerodha, Upstox, or Groww) for the adjusted expiry dates to avoid auto-square-off penalties!
Are you a long-term investor or an intraday trader? How do market holidays affect your strategy? Let us know your trading style in the comments below!
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