Are Stock Market (BSE and NSE) and Banks closed on Dhanteras, November 6, 2026?

Dhanteras is widely celebrated across India as an auspicious day for purchasing gold, silver, and other investments, marking the official commencement of the Diwali festival. While it holds immense cultural and economic significance, it is not designated as an official commercial or banking holiday by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) or central government mandates. 

Because it is a regular business weekday, the stock markets (BSE and NSE) as well as banks across India will remain fully open on Friday, November 6, 2026. 

Normal equity trading will take place during standard hours, and routine banking transactions will continue uninterrupted. Following the close of business on Dhanteras, the markets will transition into their festive holiday schedule over the weekend. This includes the highly anticipated, symbolic Muhurat Trading session on Sunday, November 8, 2026, followed by an official market holiday on Tuesday for Balipratipada. 

BSE and NSE Status on Dhanteras 2026 

Dhanteras in 2026 falls on Friday, November 6, so the stock exchanges BSE and NSE will function normally. Normal equity trading will take place from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM IST. This means investors and traders can carry out their standard trading activities without any holiday disruption. 

Market Holidays around Diwali 2026 

The stock markets will follow a mixed schedule of standard closures, special sessions, and official festival holidays during the Diwali week: 

• November 7 (Saturday): Regular weekend closure; markets closed.
• November 8 (Sunday - Diwali Laxmi Pujan): Regular market is closed, but the exchanges will hold the annual Muhurat Trading special evening session.
• November 9 (Monday): Open; normal trading day.
• November 10 (Tuesday - Diwali Balipratipada): Closed; official stock market holiday. 

Bank Status During Dhanteras and Diwali 2026 

Physical bank branches across India are open on Dhanteras, Friday, November 6, 2026, operating as a standard weekday. 

For the rest of the festive period, banks will remain closed on Sunday, November 8, for Diwali. Additionally, some states will observe regional holiday closures on November 9, 10, or 11, depending on local state government and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directives for festivals like Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. 

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Conclusion 

For investors planning their financial activities around the festive season in November 2026, it is important to note that the BSE, NSE, and banks will operate normally on Dhanteras. The regular market momentum pauses over the weekend, making way for the traditional Muhurat Trading session on Sunday, followed by routine trading on Monday and an official trading halt on Tuesday for Balipratipada. 

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