What is a clearing holiday in BSE?

Clearing holidays are different from the list of holidays mentioned above. On a clearing holiday, the Bombay Stock Exchange remains operational, but clearing remains closed. A clearing holiday is typically a year-end or a holiday in Maharashtra.

Does BSE work on Saturday?

No, Saturdays and Sundays are weekly holidays in BSE. However, on special occasions, like when Diwali happens to fall on Saturday, it remains operational for the special Muhurat session. On weekdays, between Monday to Friday, BSE's trading session opens at 9:15 am and closes at 3:30 pm.

What time does the BSE open?

On weekdays between Monday to Friday, BSE opens at 9:15 am and closes at 3:30 pm. Intraday traders need to square off all open positions before the closing bell at 3:30 pm. However, there are also pre-opening and post-closing sessions before 9:15 am and after 3:30 pm

BSE Holidays 2026: List of BSE Trading Holidays in India

Holidays	Date	Day
Republic Day	January 26, 2026	Monday
Holi	March 03, 2026	Tuesday
Shri Ram Navami	March 26, 2026	Thursday
Shri Mahavir Jayanti	March 31, 2026	Tuesday
Good Friday	April 03, 2026	Friday
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti	April 14, 2026	Tuesday
Maharashtra Day	May 1, 2026	Friday
Bakri Id	May 28, 2026	Thursday
Muharram	June 26, 2026	Friday
Ganesh Chaturthi	September 14, 2026	Monday
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	October 02, 2026	Friday
Dussehra	October 20, 2026	Tuesday
Diwali–Balipratipada	November 10, 2026	Tuesday
Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev	November 24, 2026	Tuesday
Christmas	December 25, 2026	Friday

BSE Holidays That Fall on Saturday or Sunday in 2026

Holiday	Date	Day
Mahashivratri	February 15, 2026	Sunday
Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)	March 21, 2026	Saturday
Independence Day	August 15, 2026	Saturday
Diwali Laxmi Pujan*	November 08, 2026	Sunday

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) observes trading holidays on major national and state holidays. Similar to the NSE, the BSE releases a detailed holiday schedule at the start of each calendar year. This helps investors, brokers, agents, and other stakeholders plan their trading activities efficiently.

The BSE holiday list for 2026 applies to the following segments:

Equity Segment
Equity Derivative Segment
Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) Segment

In 2026, Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The exact timings for Muhurat Trading will be notified closer to the date.

The exchange reserves the right to make changes to the holiday schedule if needed. Any updates or changes will be communicated through a separate circular in advance.

FAQs

Which BSE holidays in 2026 fall on a Saturday or Sunday?

The holidays falling on weekends include Mahashivratri (Feb 15, Sunday), Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) (Mar 21, Saturday), Independence Day (Aug 15, Saturday), and Diwali Laxmi Pujan* (Nov 8. Sunday).

Does the BSE operate on Saturdays?

No, the BSE is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. However, it may host a special Muhurat session if Diwali falls on a Saturday.

Can BSE change the trading holiday schedule for 2026?

Yes, the BSE reserves the right to modify the holiday schedule if necessary. Any changes will be communicated through an official circular in advance.

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