Indian Stock Market Holiday: NSE and BSE to Remain Closed Tomorrow, May 01, 2026, for Maharashtra Day

Indian stock markets will remain closed on Friday, May 1, 2026, due to Maharashtra Day, which celebrates the formation of the state where major exchanges are located.

Trading will be suspended across:

• Equity segment
• Equity derivatives
• Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) 

Trading will resume on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Normal Market Timings

Under usual conditions, stock markets operate:

• Pre-open session: 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
• Regular trading: 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
• Markets remain closed on weekends and public holidays. 

What About Commodity Markets?

On May 1:

• NCDEX: Closed for the full day
• MCX:
• Morning session (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) - Closed
• Evening session (5:00 PM – 11:55 PM) -Open 

Stock Market Holidays in May 2026

Indian markets will observe 2 holidays in May:

1. May 1 - Maharashtra Day
2. May 28 - Bakri Id 

Conclusion

The NSE and BSE will stay closed on May 1 for Maharashtra Day, while commodity trading on MCX will continue in the evening session. Investors should plan trades accordingly and watch for the next holiday on May 28 for Bakri Id.

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