Indian equity markets are observing a trading holiday today, Tuesday, 31 March 2026, on account of Mahavir Jayanti. Both key exchanges are shut for the day, influencing the overall trading calendar for the week.
With more than one holiday scheduled, the number of active trading sessions is reduced, which may have an impact on liquidity and short-term trading activity in the remaining days.
The Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange are closed today in observance of Mahavir Jayanti.
According to the official market holiday calendar, this is one of two trading holidays during the week from 30 March to 3 April.
With today’s market closure, equity trading will take place on only three days during the week. A shorter trading week can lead to changes in trading strategies, as participants adjust positions around limited sessions.
Reduced trading days may also affect volumes and near-term price movements, particularly around adjacent sessions.
In the commodities segment, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India remains closed during the morning session today. Trading, however, resumes in the evening session between 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm.
This arrangement enables partial market activity despite the holiday in the equity segment.
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The stock market holiday on 31 March 2026, along with another scheduled closure during the week, limits the number of trading sessions available to investors. While such holidays are part of the annual schedule, they can influence short-term trading patterns and participation levels.
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Published on: Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 AM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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