Indian Stock Market Trading Schedule and Upcoming Holidays

Market Closure for Shri Ram Navami

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India were closed on Thursday in observance of Shri Ram Navami. There were inquiries regarding a potential two-day closure since Ram Navami is also celebrated in some regions on Friday. However, according to the official calendar, trading will resume on Friday. The next holidays on the horizon include Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday, leading to only three trading sessions in the following week, creating an extended weekend.

On Tuesday, March 31, the markets will be closed for Shri Mahavir Jayanti, followed by another closure on Friday, April 3, for Good Friday.

Future Stock Market Holidays in 2026

Upcoming Stock Market Holidays in 2026

In 2026, both BSE and NSE have planned a total of 16 holidays, with trading halts on 10 additional occasions throughout the year. In April, the markets will close for Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14. May will see closures for Maharashtra Day on May 1 and Eid al-Adha on May 28. Looking further ahead, trading will be paused on Muharram on June 26, Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, and Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. The holiday schedule continues with Dussehra on October 20, Diwali Balipratipada on November 10, Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 24, and concludes with Christmas on December 25.

On March 25, the Indian stock market continued its upward trend for the second consecutive session, with the Nifty index closing above the 23,300 mark. At the end of the trading day, the Sensex rose by 1,205 points, or 1.63 percent, reaching 75,273.45, while the Nifty increased by 394.05 points, or 1.72 percent, closing at 23,306.45.