March is about to begin, and traders should take note — the stock market will remain closed for an extra day in the first week.
According to the official holiday list, there will be no trading on March 3, 2026, even though Holi will actually be celebrated on March 4.
So, apart from the regular weekend break, markets will observe a holiday on Tuesday.
If you are planning trades around that time, make sure you adjust your strategy in advance.
How Many Holidays in March 2026?
There will be three trading holidays in March 2026:
March 3 – Holi
March 26 – Shri Ram Navami
March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti
On these days, trading will remain completely closed across all major segments, including equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, NDS-RST and tri-party repo.
This will be the third market holiday of 2026. Earlier this year, markets were shut on:
January 15 – Due to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections
January 26 – Republic Day
Both were working days, making them full trading holidays.
Full List of Upcoming Market Holidays in 2026
Here’s a quick look at what lies ahead:
April
April 3 – Good Friday
April 14 – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
May
May 1 – Maharashtra Day
May 28 – Bakrid
June
June 26 – Muharram
There are no holidays in July and August.
September
September 14 – Ganesh Chaturthi
October
October 2 – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 20 – Dussehra
November
November 10 – Diwali Balipratipada
November 24 – Guru Nanak Dev Prakash Parv
December
December 25 – Christmas
If you are an active trader or investor, marking these dates now can help avoid last-minute surprises.
Markets Ended Friday on a Weak Note
Domestic markets closed sharply lower on Friday amid weak global cues, rising geopolitical tensions and fresh foreign fund outflows.
The 30-share BSE index dropped 961.42 points (1.17%) to close at 81,287.19.
The NSE Nifty 50 fell 317.90 points (1.25%) to end at 25,178.65.
The sharp fall has increased caution among investors heading into the new week.
Why Monday Could Be Volatile
Markets are expected to remain volatile on Monday due to escalating global tensions.
The United States and Israel reportedly launched a major attack on Iran.
In response, Iran targeted Israeli and US military bases with missile and drone strikes.
The situation has added fresh uncertainty to global markets.
Whenever geopolitical tensions rise, global markets tend to react sharply — and Indian markets are no exception.
Investors may see heightened volatility, so traders should remain cautious and avoid panic-driven decisions.
