The BSE holidays 2026 calendar features 14 official non-trading days, covering major national events and religious festivals. From Republic Day in January to Christmas in December, each date on the Bombay Stock Exchange holidays list is crucial for traders and investors to know in advance. The BSE suspends trading in equity, derivatives, and debt segments on these days.Â
Planning your trades around these market holidays can help avoid missed opportunities or stuck positions. In this post, you’ll find the complete holiday schedule for 2026 along with monthly breakdowns, segment-wise applicability, and answers to common questions about stock market closures.
Trading BSE Holidays 2026 – Equity Segment & Equity Derivatives
| Sr. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCGM Election Day | 15-Jan-2026 | Thursday |
| 2 | Republic Day | 26-Jan-2026 | Monday |
| 3 | Holi | 03-Mar-2026 | Tuesday |
| 4 | Shri Ram Navami | 26-Mar-2026 | Thursday |
| 5 | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | 31-Mar-2026 | Tuesday |
| 6 | Good Friday | 03-Apr-2026 | Friday |
| 7 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | 14-Apr-2026 | Tuesday |
| 8 | Maharashtra Day | 01-May-2026 | Friday |
| 9 | Bakri Id | 28-May-2026 | Thursday |
| 10 | Muharram | 26-Jun-2026 | Friday |
| 11 | Ganesh Chaturthi | 14-Sep-2026 | Monday |
| 12 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 02-Oct-2026 | Friday |
| 13 | Dussehra | 20-Oct-2026 | Tuesday |
| 14 | Diwali Balipratipada | 10-Nov-2026 | Tuesday |
| 15 | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | 24-Nov-2026 | Tuesday |
| 16 | Christmas | 25-Dec-2026 | Friday |
Note: Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The exchange will announce the trading timings separately.
Trading BSE Holidays 2026 – Currency Derivatives, NDS-RST & Tri-Party Repo
| Sr. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCGM Election Day | 15-Jan-2026 | Thursday |
| 2 | Republic Day | 26-Jan-2026 | Monday |
| 3 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | 19-Feb-2026 | Thursday |
| 4 | Holi | 03-Mar-2026 | Tuesday |
| 5 | Gudi Padwa | 19-Mar-2026 | Thursday |
| 6 | Shri Ram Navami | 26-Mar-2026 | Thursday |
| 7 | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | 31-Mar-2026 | Tuesday |
| 8 | Annual Bank Closing | 01-Apr-2026 | Wednesday |
| 9 | Good Friday | 03-Apr-2026 | Friday |
| 10 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | 14-Apr-2026 | Tuesday |
| 11 | Maharashtra Day / Buddha Pournima | 01-May-2026 | Friday |
| 12 | Bakri Id | 28-May-2026 | Thursday |
| 13 | Muharram | 26-Jun-2026 | Friday |
| 14 | Id-E-Milad | 26-Aug-2026 | Wednesday |
| 15 | Ganesh Chaturthi | 14-Sep-2026 | Monday |
| 16 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 02-Oct-2026 | Friday |
| 17 | Dussehra | 20-Oct-2026 | Tuesday |
| 18 | Diwali Balipratipada | 10-Nov-2026 | Tuesday |
| 19 | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | 24-Nov-2026 | Tuesday |
| 20 | Christmas | 25-Dec-2026 | Friday |
Note: Muhurat Trading (RFQ Segment) will be held on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Timings will be notified separately.
Trading BSE Holidays 2026 – Commodity Derivatives & Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR)
| Sr. No. | Holiday | Date | Day | Morning Session (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) | Evening Session (5:00 PM–11:30/11:55 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 01-Jan-2026 | Thursday | Open | Closed |
| 2 | MCGM Election Day | 15-Jan-2026 | Thursday | Open | Closed |
| 3 | Republic Day | 26-Jan-2026 | Monday | Closed | Closed |
| 4 | Holi | 03-Mar-2026 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
| 5 | Shri Ram Navami | 26-Mar-2026 | Thursday | Closed | Open |
| 6 | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | 31-Mar-2026 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
| 7 | Good Friday | 03-Apr-2026 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 8 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | 14-Apr-2026 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
| 9 | Maharashtra Day | 01-May-2026 | Friday | Closed | Open |
| 10 | Bakri Id | 28-May-2026 | Thursday | Closed | Open |
| 11 | Muharram | 26-Jun-2026 | Friday | Closed | Open |
| 12 | Ganesh Chaturthi | 14-Sep-2026 | Monday | Closed | Open |
| 13 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 02-Oct-2026 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 14 | Dussehra | 20-Oct-2026 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
| 15 | Diwali Balipratipada | 10-Nov-2026 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
| 16 | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | 24-Nov-2026 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
| 17 | Christmas | 25-Dec-2026 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
Important Notes
- Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The exchange will announce the timings separately.
- The exchange may revise the holiday calendar through a separate circular if required.
- For internationally linked agricultural commodities, evening trading is generally conducted from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on applicable trading days.
Read more about stock market timings in India
What Are BSE Trading Holidays?
BSE trading holidays are the specific dates on which the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) remains closed for all trading activity. These holidays are declared each year in advance and apply to various market segments such as equity, equity derivatives, and debt instruments. The closures are typically due to national celebrations, religious festivals, or other public observances.
When a holiday appears on the Bombay Stock Exchange holidays list, no buying or selling of stocks can take place on that day. Traders and investors need to be aware of these BSE market holidays to avoid placing orders when the market is offline and to plan their portfolios accordingly.
