NSE Holidays 2026

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has released its list of trading holidays for 2026. These holidays are important for traders and investors to plan their strategies, manage settlements, and handle expiry dates. In 2026, the NSE will observe 15 full trading holidays due to national and religious festivals. These holidays apply to the Equity, Equity Derivatives, and Currency Derivatives segments. Knowing the holiday calendar helps market participants stay prepared and avoid disruptions in trading activities.
 

List of NSE Holidays 2026: Equity, Derivatives, and SLB Segments

Below is the NSE holidays list for the year 2026:

NSE Holidays Falling on Saturday / Sunday

Here is the NSE holidays list that fall on Saturday and Sunday.

NSE Holidays 2026 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment 

Here are the NSE holidays for the Commodity Derivatives Segment in the calendar year 2026:

A clearing holiday in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is a day when trading may remain open, but the clearing and settlement of trades do not take place. In simple terms, you can buy or sell stocks, but the transfer of funds and securities gets postponed to the next working day. This usually happens due to banking holidays or operational closures in clearing corporations.
 

Key points to remember:

• Trades can still be executed on the exchange
• Settlement (pay-in and pay-out) is delayed
• Linked to bank or settlement system holidays
• Impacts fund transfers and stock delivery timelines

Understanding this helps you plan your trades and avoid confusion around settlement dates.

NSE Timings 2026 

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) conducts trading in the equities segment on all weekdays, except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays declared by the exchange. For investors and traders, being aware of the exact market timings is essential to plan and execute trades effectively. The trading schedule is divided into the following sessions:
 

Pre-Open Session

• 09:00 AM to 09:08 AM*
• Includes a randomly timed closure in the final minute
• Followed by an order matching and confirmation phase
   

Regular Trading Session

• 09:15 AM to 03:30 PM
   

Closing Session

• 03:40 PM to 04:00 PM
• Used for calculating and confirming the day’s closing price
   

Block Deal Session

• Morning Window: 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
• Afternoon Window: 02:05 PM to 02:20 PM
   

Muhurat trading

Muhurat trading is a one-hour auspicious stock market trading session that is held on Diwali, one of India's most popular festivals. This year, Muhurat Trading will be held on November 08, 2026 (Sunday). Timings for Muhurat Trading will be notified by the exchange subsequently.

Muhurat trading is a popular tradition among traders and investors in India. It is believed that trading during this auspicious time brings good luck and prosperity.

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