Can I buy stocks when the market is closed?

Yes, you can place an after-market order (AMO) once the market closes at 3:30 PM. These orders are processed during the pre-trading session when the market reopens the next day.

Is the stock market open on Saturday?

No, the stock market remains closed on all Saturdays and Sundays. Trading is only available from Monday to Friday, between 9:15 AM and 3:30 PM.

How do holidays affect the stock market?

Holidays and weekends delay trade settlement, potentially impacting trade outcomes. In 2025, there are several extended weekends due to holidays falling on Fridays or Mondays, so plan trades accordingly.

Share Market Holiday List 2026

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Clearing/Settlement Holidays

Holidays	Date	Day
Municipal Corporation Election in Maharashtra	January 15, 2026	Thursday
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

Share Market 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

Indian stock exchanges close on national and state holidays, also called trading or share market holidays. On these days, no market transactions take place, impacting trading strategies and annual profits or losses.

In 2026, there will be 15 trading holidays due to festivals and events. March will have the most, with three holidays, followed by April, May, October, and November, which will have two holidays, followed by January, June, September, and December, which will have one holiday each, February, July, and August won’t have any holidays, apart from regular weekends.

Being aware of these non-trading days is essential for managing trading schedules and adjusting strategies effectively. Planning ahead ensures you make the most of trading opportunities throughout the year.