Investors and traders will get one less trading day next week.
The stock market will remain closed on Monday, January 26, due to Republic Day.
This closure applies to both equity and commodity markets, meaning no buying or selling will take place.
The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will also be shut for both morning and evening sessions.
Normal trading will resume on Tuesday, January 27.
Stock Market Holidays in the First Half of 2026
According to the official NSE holiday calendar, the market will remain closed on several occasions throughout the year.
First half of 2026 closures:
March 3 – Holi
March 26 – Sri Rama Navami
March 31 – Sri Mahavir Jayanti
April 3 – Good Friday
April 14 – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
May 1 – Maharashtra Day
May 28 – Bakrid
June 26 – Muharram
Stock Market Holidays in the Second Half of 2026
The market will also remain closed for major festivals and national events in the latter half of the year:
September 14 – Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2 – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 20 – Dussehra
November 10 – Diwali Balipratipada
November 24 – Prakash Parv (Guru Nanak Jayanti)
December 25 – Christmas
In addition to these, the stock market is closed every Saturday and Sunday as part of the regular weekly schedule.
Plan Your Trades in Advance
Investors are advised to plan trades and investment strategies ahead of these holidays to avoid last-minute disruptions and missed opportunities.
