Stock Market Holiday 2026: NSE and BSE to Remain Closed on June 26
Investors and traders should prepare for a pause in equity trading as the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) observe a holiday this Friday. The closure is on account of Muharram, marking the second exchange holiday in nearly a month following the Bakri Id break on May 28.
Understanding the June 26 Market Closure
On Friday, June 26, 2026, trading activities on the NSE and BSE will be completely suspended for the entire day. While the equity markets take a full break, the commodity markets will see a different pattern of operation. The Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will remain closed during its morning session but is scheduled to resume trading during the evening session. Conversely, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) will remain shut for both its morning and evening sessions on the same day.
Roadmap of Remaining Stock Market Holidays in 2026
A total of 16 stock market holidays have been scheduled for the year 2026. With nine holidays already passed, seven more trading suspensions remain on the calendar for the rest of the year. Following the Muharram closure, the next scheduled market holiday will be on Monday, September 14, for Ganesh Chaturthi.
As the year progresses into the final quarter, investors should note the following key dates when markets will remain closed:
- October 2: Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20: Dussehra
- November 10: Diwali Balipratipada
- November 24: Guru Nanak Jayanti
- December 25: Christmas (The final market holiday of 2026)
Weekend Holidays and the Special Muhurat Trading Session
It is important for market participants to distinguish between official holidays and those that fall on weekends. In 2026, four key holidays coincide with Saturdays or Sundays, meaning they will not result in additional mid-week trading disruptions. These include Independence Day on August 15 (Saturday) and Diwali Laxmi Pujan on November 8 (Sunday).
Notably, despite Diwali Laxmi Pujan falling on a Sunday, the exchanges will host the customary Muhurat Trading session. This special one-hour trading window is a significant tradition in the Indian markets, though the exact timings for this session will be officially announced closer to the date.
Key Takeaways
- June 26 Closure: NSE and BSE will be closed all day for Muharram, while MCX will only be closed for the morning session.
- Upcoming Holidays: The next major equity market holiday after June 26 will be Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14.
- Yearly Schedule: Out of 16 scheduled holidays in 2026, seven remain, with the final closure of the year occurring on December 25.