Indian Stock Market Trading Schedule and Recent Performance

The Indian stock market will observe two holidays this week, affecting trading days. With significant losses recently, the market capitalization has dropped considerably. This article outlines the trading schedule and holidays for 2026, providing insights into the market's current performance and upcoming closures.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 30, 2026, 12:47 IST

Trading Schedule for the Indian Stock Market

This week, the Indian stock market will be closed for two trading days, resulting in only three active trading sessions out of five. Specifically, the market will not operate on March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) in observance of Shri Mahavir Jayanti. Additionally, it will be closed again on April 3, 2026, for Good Friday, coinciding with closures in major global markets, including the US.

On Monday, the stock market experienced a significant downturn, with both the Sensex and Nifty indices facing considerable selling pressure for the second consecutive day. This sell-off resulted in a staggering loss of approximately Rs 7 lakh crore in total market capitalization across all companies listed on the BSE, bringing the total down to Rs 415 lakh crore.

According to a report by Groww, here is the list of NSE holidays for 2026:

Indian Stock Market Holidays In 2026

March 2026

March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) – Shri Mahavir Jayanti

April 2026

April 3, 2026 (Friday) – Good Friday

April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) – Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti

May 2026

May 1, 2026 (Friday) – Maharashtra Day

May 28, 2026 (Thursday) – Bakri Id

June 2026

June 26, 2026 (Friday) – Muharram

September 2026

September 14, 2026 (Monday) – Ganesh Chaturthi

October 2026

October 2, 2026 (Friday) – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti

October 20, 2026 (Tuesday) – Dussehra

November 2026

November 10, 2026 (Tuesday) – Diwali-Balipratipada

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday) – Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev

December 2026

December 25, 2026 (Friday) – Christmas