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What are the Holidays in NSE in 2026?
NSE, or National Stock Exchange, is the 10th largest stock exchange globally, with a total market capitalisation of over $3.4 trillion as of August 2021. This leading stock exchange operates during weekdays from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm, along with a pre-open trading session from 9:00 am to 9:08 am.
Apart from weekends, trading operations in NSE remain closed during trading holidays.
This article lists the holidays in NSE in 2026, which you must note before you start investing in shares listed in NSE in 2026.
List of Holidays in NSE in 2026
The following table summarises the holidays in NSE in 2026. Note that each of the segments shares similar holidays with a few exceptions.
*Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 8, 2026, Diwali Laxmi Puja. Timings for Muhurat Trading will be notified by the exchange subsequently.
What are the 3 Segments Under the National Stock Exchange?
It is important to know about the following segments of NSE under which several other sub-segments fall under each category:
1. Capital market
- Equity
- Mutual Funds
- Securities Lending and Borrowing Schemes
2. Derivatives market
- Equity
- Currency
- Commodity
- Interest rate
3. Debt market
- Corporate bonds
- New Debt Segment
- Negotiated Trade Reporting Platform
What are the Two Types of Holidays Applicable in NSE?
Additionally, there are two types of holidays in the National Stock Exchange –
Trading holidays are when the trading market remains closed, and consequently, there is no trading operation as well.
Clearing holidays are when trading operations continue; the market remains open. However, buying or selling orders are not settled. Banks also follow holidays during these clearing holidays. Clearing holidays are not applicable for the Negotiated Trade Reporting Platform.
Thus, make sure to check the holidays in NSE in 2026 before you proceed with investment in this year. Keep an eye on the official website for updates on the opening or closing of the market.
FAQs about NSE Holidays in 2026
How many holidays are there in the NSE’s holiday calendar of 2026?
There are 19 holidays as per the NSE’s holiday calendar of 2026.
Are settlement holidays similar to the clearing holidays?
Yes. Settlement holidays are similar to clearing trading holidays.
How many days a year does stock trading not occur at NSE?
Stock market trading is expected to not occur 17 days this year. The list contains holiday periods of many major religions, including Eid, Diwali, and Christmas, as well as Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti, which are national holidays.
Is NSE closed on Mondays?
While parts of the Indian stock exchanges operate on Saturdays, they remain closed on Mondays. Monday and Friday are predetermined times for trading on any security. Trading on all ordered securities will start at 9:00 AM and will end at 9:05 AM when all orders have been matched. The final trading stage of the process is 9.15 AM and ceases at 3.30 PM.
Does the NSE take a break for Diwali?
According to the official policy document on stock exchange holidays in the country, trading on that day will be inactive on the stock market since it is a Diwali Laxmi Puja trading holiday on the National Stock Exchange.