NSE Holiday List 2026 | Stockstrail - India's Trusted Investment Platform

NSE Holiday List 2026 on Stockstrail is your definitive, up-to-date reference for every trading holiday observed by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) this year. Whether you are managing Mutual Funds, exploring Loans, booking a Fixed Deposit (FD), assessing your Risk Profile, renewing Insurance, or ready to open a Demat Account, understanding NSE market closures is essential for smart financial planning throughout 2026.

The NSE Holiday List 2026 curated by Stockstrail covers all key market segments - Equity, Equity Derivatives, SLB, and Commodity Derivatives - so investors and traders across India, especially in Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh Tricity, Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, can plan every investment move with confidence and accuracy.

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Stockstrail NSE Holiday List 2026 - Equity, Equity Derivatives & SLB Segments

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) observes 15 official trading holidays in 2026 for its Equity, Equity Derivatives, and Securities Lending & Borrowing (SLB) segments. Use this Stockstrail reference to plan your Mutual Fund SIP dates, Loan repayment schedules, FD maturity tracking, Insurance renewal dates, and all portfolio activities so nothing falls on an NSE closed day.

HolidayDateDay
Republic DayJanuary 26, 2026Monday
HoliMarch 03, 2026Tuesday
Shri Ram NavamiMarch 26, 2026Thursday
Shri Mahavir JayantiMarch 31, 2026Tuesday
Good FridayApril 03, 2026Friday
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar JayantiApril 14, 2026Tuesday
Maharashtra DayMay 01, 2026Friday
Bakri IdMay 28, 2026Thursday
MuharramJune 26, 2026Friday
Ganesh ChaturthiSeptember 14, 2026Monday
Mahatma Gandhi JayantiOctober 02, 2026Friday
DussehraOctober 20, 2026Tuesday
Diwali - BalipratipadaNovember 10, 2026Tuesday
Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak DevNovember 24, 2026Tuesday
ChristmasDecember 25, 2026Friday

Planning to open a Demat Account and start trading? Or checking your Risk Profile before entering equities? Always verify this NSE Holiday List 2026 from Stockstrail before placing trades - your orders will not execute on NSE-closed days, and NAV for Mutual Funds will be applied on the next business day.

Stockstrail - NSE Holidays 2026 That Fall on Saturday or Sunday

Several significant national holidays in 2026 fall on weekends, meaning the NSE is already closed and no additional weekday holiday is granted. Stockstrail lists these below to eliminate confusion while planning Mutual Fund transactions, FD bookings, Loan disbursals, and Insurance renewals.

HolidayDateDay
MahashivratriFebruary 15, 2026Sunday
Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)March 21, 2026Saturday
Independence DayAugust 15, 2026Saturday
Diwali Laxmi Pujan*November 08, 2026Sunday

⚠ Muhurat Trading Note: NSE will conduct special Muhurat Trading on Sunday, November 08, 2026 (Diwali Laxmi Pujan). This is an auspicious symbolic trading session held each Diwali. The exact session timings will be announced by NSE closer to the date. Stockstrail will notify all users immediately once timings are published.

NSE Market Timings 2026 - Complete Session Guide by Stockstrail

Understanding NSE market session timings helps you place orders correctly, execute Mutual Fund switches, check Demat Account statements, plan Loan disbursals linked to market rates, and time your FD bookings relative to market movements. Here is Stockstrail's complete NSE 2026 session guide.

Pre-Open Session

Order Entry & Modification: 09:00 AM to 09:08 AM (with random closure during the last minute).
Order Matching begins immediately after the Pre-Open session closes.

Regular Trading Session

Market Open: 09:15 AM | Market Close: 03:30 PM

Closing Session

03:40 PM to 04:00 PM

Block Deal Sessions

Morning Window: 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
Afternoon Window: 02:05 PM to 02:20 PM

Commodity Derivatives Session

Market Open: 09:00 AM | Market Close: 11:30 PM

NSE Holidays 2026 - Commodity Derivatives Segment | Stockstrail

The NSE Commodity Derivatives segment follows a split-session model - Morning Session (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Evening Session (5:00 PM - 11:30 PM). On several holidays, only one session is closed while the other remains open. This is particularly important for investors holding Commodity-linked Mutual Funds, Gold ETFs, or agricultural commodity positions. Stockstrail provides the complete split-session holiday breakdown below.

DateDayDescriptionMorning (9 - 5)Evening (5 - 11:30/11:55)
January 01, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayOpenClosed
January 26, 2026MondayRepublic DayClosedClosed
March 03, 2026TuesdayHoliClosedOpen
March 26, 2026ThursdayShri Ram NavamiClosedOpen
March 31, 2026TuesdayShri Mahavir JayantiClosedOpen
April 03, 2026FridayGood FridayClosedClosed
April 14, 2026TuesdayDr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar JayantiClosedOpen
May 01, 2026FridayMaharashtra DayClosedOpen
May 28, 2026ThursdayBakri IdClosedOpen
June 26, 2026FridayMuharramClosedOpen
September 14, 2026MondayGanesh ChaturthiClosedOpen
October 02, 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiClosedClosed
October 20, 2026TuesdayDussehraClosedOpen
November 10, 2026TuesdayDiwali - BalipratipadaClosedOpen
November 24, 2026TuesdayPrakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak DevClosedOpen

Note that New Year's Day (January 01, 2026) keeps the Morning session Open but closes the Evening session - a unique exception among NSE 2026 holidays. Similarly, Republic Day and Good Friday close both sessions, while most other holidays only close the morning session. Cross-reference this with your commodity portfolio on Stockstrail for smarter planning.

Stockstrail in Himachal Pradesh - NSE Holiday 2026 Guide for All 12 Districts

Stockstrail proudly serves investors across all 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh - bringing the complete NSE Holiday List 2026 along with expert Mutual Fund advisory, Loan guidance, FD comparisons, Risk Profile tools, Insurance plans, and seamless Demat Account opening - all digitally, without needing to visit a city branch.

Stockstrail - Pan India NSE Holiday 2026 Platform & Investment Services

While Stockstrail has deep regional roots in North India, we serve investors pan India - from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Mumbai to Kolkata, Ahmedabad to Chennai. The NSE Holiday List 2026 is equally important for investors in every state and union territory of India.

  • Complete NSE Holiday 2026 Schedule - Equity, Derivatives, SLB, and Commodity segments
  • Mutual Fund Investment Advisory - SIP planning, lump sum strategies, fund comparisons, ELSS
  • Loan Services - Home Loans, Personal Loans, Business Loans, Education Loans, LAP
  • Fixed Deposit (FD) Comparisons - Best FD interest rates across banks and NBFCs
  • Risk Profile Assessment - Free online tool to classify your investor risk appetite
  • Insurance Advisory - Term Life, Health Insurance, Motor Insurance, ULIP, Critical Illness
  • Open a Demat Account - 100% online Demat Account opening with digital KYC - quick and paperless

Frequently Asked Questions - NSE Holiday 2026 & Stockstrail Services

Q1. How many NSE trading holidays are there in 2026?

There are 15 official NSE trading holidays in 2026 for the Equity, Equity Derivatives, and SLB segments - from Republic Day on January 26 to Christmas on December 25. Stockstrail provides the complete list above, updated from official NSE announcements.

Q2. Is NSE open on Holi 2026?

No. The NSE will be closed on Holi, March 03, 2026 (Tuesday). This holiday applies to the Equity, Equity Derivatives, and SLB segments. For the Commodity Derivatives segment, the morning session is closed but the evening session remains open on Holi 2026.

NSE Holiday List 2026 - Plan Smarter, Invest Better with Stockstrail

The NSE Holiday List 2026 is your annual investment planning companion. Knowing every market closure - from Republic Day in January to Christmas in December - helps you optimise SIP dates, FD bookings, Loan repayments, Insurance renewals, and equity transactions throughout the year.

Bookmark www.stockstrail.in/nse-holidays for the most current NSE Holiday 2026 updates. Your smart investing journey with Stockstrail starts here.

Disclaimer: The NSE Holiday List 2026 provided on this page is based on official NSE announcements and is subject to change without notice. Investors are strongly advised to verify the holiday schedule on the official NSE website (www.nseindia.com) before executing critical transactions. Stockstrail does not assume liability for any investment decisions made solely on the basis of information provided here. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks; please read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. Loan and FD rates are indicative and may vary based on lender policies and applicant profiles. Insurance premium comparisons are indicative; final premium is subject to insurer underwriting.