The biggest & most prominent stock market in India is NSE (National Stock market). It has a market valuation of just over $5 trillion. All year round, NSE operates efficient & seamless trading facilities. On weekdays, it is open for trading from 9.15 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. (regular session), providing 6 hour & 15-minute trading sessions. On Saturdays & Sundays, NSE trade holidays are observed. (+)
List of NSE Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 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 NSE 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) |
NSE Trading Schedule
Pre-open Timings to Trade Equities on NSE
The pre-open session is between 9:00 and 9:15 am, for 15 minutes. Both the order gathering and order matching phases make up the pre-open session. The applicable price range must mirror that of the normal market.
Regular Trading Timings to Trade Equities on NSE
The regular trading timings are from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. The NSE does not pause for lunch, and the daily trading session length is 6 hours and 15 minutes. Neither pre-market nor after-hours trading is available.
Block Deal Session Timings-NSE
- Session I- The first session of the block deal window takes place between 8:45 am to 9:00 am.
- Session II- The second session of the block deal window takes place between 02:05 pm to 02:20 pm.
FAQs
NSE typically observes 14–16 stock market 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 exchange notified stock market holidays, not on every public or bank holiday. Some regional or state holidays may still be regular trading days on NSE.
Stock market holidays are finalised by the NSE 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.
NSE 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 NSE holiday 2026 list is published on this page and reflects the official exchange calendar, including trading holidays and special sessions like Muhurat Trading.