List of the NSE Holidays for 2026

NSE (National Stock Exchange) is India’s largest multi-asset class exchange. As of October 2025, it became the third largest equity exchange by number of trades, with a market capitalisation of more than $5.27 trillion. (Source: NSE Market Pulse Dec 2025 Volume)

As investors, traders and businesses plan their financial strategies, understanding the NSE holiday calendar becomes crucial. This calendar not only determines trading days but also aids in planning investment decisions that align market activities and ensure compliance with operational schedules.

Let us take a closer look at the NSE holidays in 2026 and their significance for market participants.

NSE Holidays 2026: Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment and SLB Segment

Following is a detailed list of all the NSE holidays in 2026:

List of NSE Holidays Falling on Weekends (Saturday/Sunday)

Here is an NSE holidays 2026 list falling on weekends (Saturday/Sunday):

*Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 08, 2026. Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently.

NSE Holidays 2026 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment

Check out the list of NSE holidays 2026 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment:

NSE Timings 2026

TThe National Stock Exchange facilitates trading in the equities segment throughout the week, except on Saturdays, Sundays and exchange-declared holidays.
Understanding the detailed market schedule is crucial for investors and traders to optimise their trading strategies. Below are the key trading sessions and their timings:

• Pre-Open Session:
  • Order Entry & Modification: 09:00 AM to 09:08 AM. The session includes a random closure during the last minute.
  • Order Matching: Begins immediately after the order entry window closes.
• Regular Trading Session:
  • Market Open: 09:15 AM
  • Market Close: 03:30 PM
• Closing Session: This session is conducted between 03:40 PM and 04:00 PM to finalise and confirm closing prices.
• Block Deal Session:
  • Morning Window: 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
  • Afternoon Window: 02:05 PM to 02:20 PM

For Commodity Derivatives

The market timings are as follows:

• Market Open: 09:00 AM
• Market Close: 11:30 PM

Note:On Sunday, November 08, 2026, Muhurat Trading will be conducted in the account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan.

Muhurat Trading

Muhurat Trading is an auspicious stock market trading occasion during which trading lasts for an entire hour on Diwali, one of India’s most celebrated festivals. This year, Muhurat Trading will be conducted on November 08, 2026 (Sunday).