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Many traders require constant attention to what's going on in the stock market. A few share market holidays, aside from weekends, provide them with a break as the stock exchanges are closed. These market holidays are government holidays (like Gandhi Jayanti) or cultural or religious (like Diwali).

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List of Share Market Holiday 2026

 

List of Stock Market Holidays falling on Saturday / Sunday

 
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There are 15 official trading holidays in 2026 when NSE and BSE remain closed on weekdays.
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How many trading holidays are there in 2026?
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There are 246 active trading days in 2026 after excluding weekends and the 15 exchange holidays.
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How many active trading days are there in 2026?
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Muhurat Trading will be held on November 8, 2026, on the occasion of Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). The exact trading window is announced closer to the date by the exchanges.
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When will Muhurat Trading be conducted in 2026?
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The regular trading session for the Indian stock market runs from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM (IST) on trading days. A brief pre-open session is held before the market opens.
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What are the usual stock market timings?
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Unless there are any special trading sessions announced, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Trading operations are conducted from Monday to Friday.
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Is the stock market closed tomorrow?
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Stock markets in India generally close for trading at 3.30 pm every Monday to Friday.
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When does the stock market close?
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The trading hours of the Indian stock market are from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays from Monday to Friday.
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Is the stock market open today?
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Stock markets are closed on weekends i.e. on Saturdays and Sundays, so that traders can relax and take care of their maintenance and administrative responsibilities.
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Why is the stock market closed on weekends?
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The Stock Exchanges only run on weekdays, Monday to Friday; and they are closed on Saturdays and Sundays unless there are any scheduled special trading sessions.
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Is the stock market closed on Saturday?
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Trading is prohibited on settlement holidays because these days are set aside for clearing and settlement procedures.
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Is trading permitted on settlement holidays?