Stock Markets Holiday 2026: Are NSE and BSE Closed Today January 15, 2026?

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain shut on Thursday, January 15, 2026, due to municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra, as per a revised circular issued by the NSE.

In its latest notification, the exchange announced January 15 as a full trading holiday for the Capital Market (CM) segment, partially modifying an earlier circular. Previously, the NSE had stated that trading would continue the day, with only settlement operations suspended because of the civic polls.

Normal trading across all major segments, including equities and derivatives, will resume on Friday, January 16, 2026, the next working day.

Trading Suspended Across Major Segments

Following the updated announcement, trading in equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLBs), currency derivatives, and interest rate derivatives will remain suspended for the day on both the BSE and NSE. The commodity derivatives segment will also remain closed during the morning session.

Public Holiday Declared in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra government has declared January 15 a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act to ensure the smooth conduct of local body elections across 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts governed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Also Read: From Taxes to Infrastructure: Inside Mumbai’s ₹74,000 Crore Municipal Budget

Market Holidays in 2026

Indian stock markets will observe a total of 16 holidays in 2026. Four of these fall on weekends, when markets are usually closed. March will see the highest number of holidays, with markets shut for three days on account of Holi (March 3), Shri Ram Navami (March 26), and Shri Mahavir Jayanti (March 31). February, July, and August will see no effective market holidays, as major national holidays during these months coincide with weekends.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions. 

Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.