Amid global market volatility triggered by rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, investors are also preparing for a truncated trading week as per the Stock Market Holidays 2026 calendar. The Indian stock market will remain closed on March 3, 2026, on account of Holi.
Investors are advised not to confuse the Holi celebration date with the official stock market holiday. While Holika Dahan will be observed on March 3, trading on Indian exchanges will remain suspended the same day as per the official holiday schedule.
Stock Market Holidays in March 2026
According to the official holiday list released by the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), there will be three stock market holidays in March 2026:
- March 3, 2026 – Holi
- March 26, 2026 – Shri Ram Navami
- March 31, 2026 – Shri Mahavir Jayanti
On these dates, trading in the Equity Segment and Equity Derivatives Segment will remain suspended. Additionally, trading in the Currency Derivatives, NDS-RST, and Tri-Party Repo segments will also remain closed.
For the Commodity Derivatives Segment and Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) Segment, trading will remain suspended during the morning session on March 3. However, it will resume during the evening session from 5:00 PM to 11:55 PM. Similarly, on March 26 and March 31, commodity trading will be closed during the morning shift but open in the evening session.
Complete Stock Market Holidays 2026 List
Holi on March 3 will be the third market holiday of the year.
In April 2026, there will be two market holidays:
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 14 – Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
In May 2026, exchanges will remain closed on:
- May 1 – Maharashtra Day
- May 28 – Bakri Id
In June 2026, one holiday is scheduled:
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June 26 – Muharram
There will be no stock market holidays in July and August.
In September 2026, markets will remain closed on:
September 14 – Ganesh Chaturthi
In October 2026, two holidays are listed:
- October 2 – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20 – Dussehra
The final three holidays under the Stock Market Holidays 2026 calendar are:
- November 10 – Diwali Balipratipada
- November 24 – Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
- December 25 – Christmas
Overall, there are 16 stock market holidays scheduled in 2026.
Holi 2026 Date and Muhurta
Holi, also known as Rangawali Holi or Dhulandi, will be celebrated in March 2026. As per the Hindu calendar, Holika Dahan will be observed on March 3, 2026, with the auspicious muhurta between 6:22 PM and 8:50 PM.
The festival of colors will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
What Investors Should Know
The Stock Market Holidays 2026 schedule is crucial for traders and investors to plan their positions, especially during periods of global uncertainty. With markets closed on key festival dates, participants should adjust their trading strategies accordingly, particularly in derivative and commodity segments where session timings vary.
Investors are advised to refer to official exchange notifications for any updates or changes to the holiday schedule.