Is The Stock Market Closed on 2nd October, Gandhi Jayanti?

• Summary
• The Indian stock market will remain closed on Friday, 2 October 2026, on account of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.
• There are two major stock market holidays in October 2026: 2 October for Gandhi Jayanti and 20 October for Dussehra.
• MCX will remain closed for both its morning and evening sessions on 2 October 2026

Is The Stock Market Closed on 2nd October, Gandhi Jayanti?

Yes. The NSE has listed 2 October 2026 as a trading holiday for the equity segment. The exchange’s 2026 calendar identifies the day as Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. This means regular trading in stocks will not take place on NSE and BSE on this day. The usual equity-market trading session is from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm on a normal trading day, but there will be no regular equity trading on 2 October because of the holiday. 

The holiday also affects other market segments. However, the exact trading schedule can differ by segment and exchange, so traders should check the relevant holiday calendar before planning a trade. 

Upcoming Stock Market Holidays October 2026

The upcoming stock market holidays listed for October 2026 in the NSE holiday calendar are listed below.

• 2 October 2026: The market will remain closed on Friday, 2 October, for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. This is a full trading holiday for the equity segment.  
• 20 October 2026: The next stock market holiday in October is Tuesday, 20 October 2026, for Dussehra. NSE includes Dussehra in its 2026 equity trading holiday list. 

Upcoming MCX Holiday List 2026

According to the MCX calendar, trading will be completely closed on 2 October. On 20 October, the morning session will remain closed, while the evening session will be open. MCX normally has separate morning and evening trading sessions. The exchange currently lists the morning session as 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and the evening session as 5:00 pm to 11:30/11:55 pm, depending on the commodity and applicable trading schedule. 

Holiday	Date	Morning Session	Evening Session
Gandhi Jayanti	2 October (Friday)	Closed	Closed
Dusshera	20 October (Tuesday)	Closed	Open

Affected Stock Market Segments

The stock markets that are affected by the holidays are given below.

• Equity Market: NSE and BSE will remain closed, so investors cannot buy or sell stocks on 2 October 2026. 
• Equity Derivatives: Trading in futures and options will also remain closed for the holiday. 
• Commodity Market: MCX will remain closed for both the morning and evening sessions. 
• Currency Derivatives: The currency derivatives segment will not have regular trading. 
• Other Segments: Trading schedules may vary, so investors should check the respective exchange calendar before placing trades.