BSE Holidays 2026
The Bombay Stock Exchange is one of India's premier stock exchanges, listing more than 6,000 companies. BSE is the world's 6th-largest stock exchange, with a market capitalization exceeding US$5 trillion. BSE plays a vital role in regulating and managing India's financial markets, channeling idle resources into the country's economic growth. It includes a wide array of market, corporate, EOD, and other data products. With its advanced infrastructure and regulatory oversight, BSE plays a crucial role in driving India's economic growth and financial stability. Understanding the BSE holiday calendar is essential for investors, traders, and businesses to plan their financial strategies and ensure compliance with operational schedules.
BSE Holiday List 2026: Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment and SLB Segment
The following table provides a comprehensive list of all BSE holidays in 2026 for the equity segment, equity derivatives segment, and SLB (Securities Lending and Borrowing) segment. These holidays apply to all trading activities in these segments.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| March 03, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 03, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| May 01, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 02, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali-Balipratipada |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
Muhurat Trading
Muhurat Trading is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 08, 2026. The specific timings for the session will be announced at a later date. Muhurat Trading is an auspicious one-hour trading session conducted on Diwali, allowing investors to participate in trading during this religious festival.
BSE Holidays Falling on Weekends (Saturday/Sunday)
The following holidays fall on weekends in 2026. Since weekends are already non-trading days, these holidays do not affect the trading schedule, but they are listed for reference.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Mahashivratri |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| November 08, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan* |
*Note: Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 08, 2026. The timings for Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently.
BSE Holidays 2026: Commodity Derivatives Segment and Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) Segment
The commodity derivatives segment and Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment have different holiday schedules with separate morning and evening sessions. The following table shows holidays for these segments in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Morning Session (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) |
Evening Session (5:00 PM - 11:30/11:55 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 01, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Open | Closed |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | Closed | Closed |
| March 03, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi | Closed | Open |
| March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami | Closed | Open |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| April 03, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| May 01, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id | Closed | Open |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram | Closed | Open |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
| October 02, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Closed | Closed |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Closed | Open |
| November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | Closed | Open |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas | Closed | Closed |
BSE Market Timings 2026
BSE trades take place from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM on weekdays, while Saturday and Sunday are BSE holidays. Pre-market open trading takes place between 9:00 AM and 9:15 AM. Apart from weekends, several national holidays with cultural and religious significance are also considered BSE trading holidays.
Modification/Order Entry
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 9:15 AM on all business days. This is the pre-market session for order entry and modification.
Regular Trading Session
9:15 AM - 3:30 PM
The physical market, if operational, or the normal market opens at 9:15 AM and closes at 3:30 PM on all business days.
Block Deal Sessions
Morning: 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Afternoon: 2:05 PM - 2:20 PM
The morning block deal window runs from 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM. The afternoon block deal window runs from 2:05 PM to 2:20 PM.
Closing Session
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
The trading session is closed between 3:40 PM and 4:00 PM for closing price determination and order placement for the next day.
Final Thoughts
Understanding BSE holidays and trading timings is essential for all market participants. The holiday calendar helps investors and traders plan their activities, avoid trading on closed days, and optimize their investment strategies. BSE publishes the holiday calendar at the beginning of each year, and it's important to stay updated with any changes or additions. Special occasions like Muhurat Trading provide unique opportunities for investors to participate in auspicious trading. Whether you're trading in equity, derivatives, commodity, or EGR segments, being aware of the holiday schedule and trading timings ensures smooth operations and helps in making informed investment decisions. Also, if necessary, the trading hours can be expanded, reduced, or advanced by the exchange.