Is The Stock Market Closed On March 31?

Indian stock markets will remain closed on March 31, 2026, for Mahavir Jayanti, with another holiday scheduled on April 3, 2026, for Good Friday, according to the official holiday calendars of the BSE and National Stock Exchange (NSE).

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With two holidays in the same week, trading will take place on only three days between March 30 and April 3.

Stock Market Holidays This Week

Both BSE and NSE will remain shut on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, on account of Mahavir Jayanti. Trading will resume on April 1 and continue until April 2, followed by a closure on Friday, April 3, 2026, to celebrate Good Friday. The dual holidays create a shortened trading week and a long weekend for market participants.

Commodity Market Timings

The Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) will remain closed during the morning session on March 31. Trading in commodities will resume in the evening session from 5 PM to 11 PM on the same day, according to exchange schedules.

Upcoming Stock Market Holidays In 2026

After April 3, the next market holiday will fall on April 14, 2026, for Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti, according to exchange data.

Markets in May 2026 will be closed on May 1 on account of Maharashtra Day and May 28 on account of Bakri Id. Another holiday is scheduled on June 26 for Muharram.

There are no market holidays in July and August. Trading will remain suspended on September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi. October will have a holiday on October 2 for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and on October 20 for Dussehra.

In November, markets will remain closed on November 10 for Diwali Balipratipada and November 24 for Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev. The final holiday of the year is on December 25 for Christmas.

Market Activity In March

Indian stock markets have recorded a fall in March 2026, with the market indices declining during the month in response to factors such as global market volatility, crude oil price hikes, and foreign investors selling shares, according to market data.

Market players will be watching out for events in the markets when trade resumes after the holiday season, with the week ahead being a short one.