Share Market Holiday List 2026
| Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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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.
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