BSE Trading Holidays 2026 - List of Stock Market Holidays
Summary
- The Bombay Stock Exchanges (BSE) trading market includes various occasions, including weekend holidays and the Muharat Trading holiday.
- The special Muhurat Trading session of the year 2026 is on 8 November, 2026.
BSE Holidays 2026 for Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment
The table below outlines the official trading holidays applicable to the Equity, Equity Derivatives, and Securities Lending & Borrowing (SLB) segments.
| BSE Holiday Dates 2026 | Description |
|---|---|
| 15 January | MCMG election day |
| 26 January | Republic day |
| 03 March | Holi |
| 26 March | Shri Ram Navami |
| 31 March | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| 03 April | Good Friday |
| 14 April | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 01 May | Maharashtra Day |
| 28 May | Bakri Eid |
| 26 June | Muharram |
| 14 September | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 02 October | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 20 October | Dusshera |
| 10 November | Diwali Balipratipada |
| 24 November | Prakash Guruv Shri Guru Nanak Dev |
| 25 December | Christmas |
BSE Holidays Falling on Weekends (Saturday/Sunday)
Some of the trading holidays in 2026 also fall on weekends. Since the market is already closed on Saturdays and Sundays, these do not create additional trading holidays.
| Holiday Dates 2026 | Description |
|---|---|
| 15 February (Sunday) | Maha Shivratri |
| 21 March (Saturday) | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| 15 August (Saturday) | Independence Day |
| 8 November (Sunday) | Diwali- Lakshmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading Day) |
On Diwali, there will be a Muhurat Trading session. The trading time is yet to be declared.
BSE Holidays 2026 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment
Find the official trading holiday schedule for the BSE commodity derivatives market, including session-wise closures and holidays applicable throughout 2026.
| Holiday Dates 2026 | Description | Morning Session from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Evening Session from 5 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 January | New Year's Day | Open | Closed |
| 15 January | MCMG election day | Open | Closed |
| 26 January | Republic day | Closed | Closed |
| 03 March | Holi | Closed | Open |
| 26 March | Shri Ram Navami | Closed | Open |
| 31 March | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 03 April | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 14 April | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 01 May | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
| 28 May | Bakri Eid | Closed | Open |
| 26 June | Muharram | Closed | Open |
| 14 September | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
| 02 October | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 20 October | Dusshera | Closed | Open |
| 10 November | Diwali Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
| 24 November | Prakash Guruv Shri Guru Nanak Dev | Closed | Open |
| 25 December | Christmas | Closed | Open |
BSE Timings 2026
The BSE market trading timings are equally important as the trading holiday calendar.
| Pre-open Session | 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM |
| Regular Trading Session | 9:15 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Block Deal Session | 9:15 AM - 9:50 AM |
Pre-Open Session
The pre-opening session runs from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM every business day. It covers order entry and any last-minute modifications before the main market officially starts.
Regular Trading Session
The main trading market opens from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM. The main market stays live during these hours.
Block Deal Session
Traders can put in Block Deal Orders from 9:15 AM to 9:50 AM of the trading day. During this time traders can enter Block Deal Orders. Block Deal Orders are only taken before the beginning of the trading session.
BSE Clearing Holidays Calendar for 2026
Review the BSE clearing holiday calendar for 2026 to understand when settlement and clearing activities will be unavailable, even if trading is permitted.
| Holiday Date 2026 | Description |
|---|---|
| 26 January | Republic Day |
| 19 February | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
| 03 March | Holi (Second Day) |
| 19 March | Gudi Padwa |
| 26 March | Ram Navami |
| 31 March | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 01 April | Annual Bank Closing |
| 03 April | Good Friday |
| 14 April | Dr. Babashareb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 01 May | Budh Purnima / Maharashtra Din |
| 28 May | Bakri Eid |
| 26 June | Moharum |
| 26 August | Id-E-Malid |
| 14 September | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 02 October | MahatmaGandhi Jayanti |
| 20 October | Dusshera |
| 10 November | Diwali (Bali pratipada) |
| 24 November | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 25 December | Christmas |
Muhurat Trading
Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour session that happens every year on Diwali, also known as Laxmi Pujan.
Many investors consider Muhurat Trading an auspicious opportunity to begin their investment journey or add to their existing portfolio. Even though minimum trades take place on this day, people still take part because it is a big part of our culture.
In 2026, Muhurat Trading will take place on 8 November 2026, which is a Sunday. However, the timing is yet to be declared.
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