Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is one of India's premier stock exchanges, listing over 6,000 companies. BSE is also established as the oldest stock exchange in Asia. It plays a crucial role in regulating & managing India's financial markets, channeling idle resources into the country's economic growth. BSE offers a wide array of market data products, corporate data products, EOD products, & more.
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List of BSE Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | ||
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| March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi | ||
| March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami | ||
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | ||
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | ||
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | ||
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day | ||
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Eid | ||
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Moharram | ||
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | ||
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | ||
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | ||
| November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali-Balipratipada | ||
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | ||
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas | ||
List of BSE Holidays 2026 falling on Saturday / Sunday
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali-Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat trading session) |
BSE Trading Schedule
Pre-open Timings to Trade Equities on BSE
The pre-open session occurs between 9:00 and 9:15 am, or for a total of 15 minutes. The pre-open session consists of both the order collection and matching phases.
Regular Trading Timings to Trade Equities on BSE
The normal trading hours are from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The duration of the daily trading session is 6 hours and 15 minutes. There is no lunch break on the BSE, and neither pre-market nor after-hours trading is allowed.
Block Deal Session Timings-BSE
Block deal windows are accessible throughout each and every trading day in the equity segment.
- Morning Session: Between 8:45 and 9:00 a.m., the first session of the block deal window takes place.
- Afternoon Session: Between 2:05 and 2:20 p.m., the second session of the block deal window takes place.
FAQs
BSE typically observes 14–16 trading holidays each year, depending on how national and festival holidays fall on weekdays. These are days when equity, equity derivatives, and most other segments remain closed for regular trading.
No. The stock market is closed only on notified exchange holidays, not on every public or bank holiday. Some regional or state holidays may still be regular trading days on BSE.
BSE holidays are finalised based on national holidays, major festivals, and market-wide operational considerations. The official list is released in advance to help traders and investors plan the year.
BSE trading hours typically run from 9:15 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Since BSE trading isn't available on Saturdays and Sundays, traders can work according to the weekday routine.
The updated BSE holiday 2026 list is published on this page and reflects the official exchange calendar, including trading holidays and special sessions like Muhurat Trading.