Synopsis: In 2026, BSE and NSE will be closed on Tuesday, March 3 for Holi, while commodity markets follow varied schedules with MCX opening in the evening and NCDEX closed all day, affecting trading and investor planning.
While Holi celebrations vary by region, trading closures across exchanges follow the official holiday schedule. Investors should also be aware that even though the BSE and NSE are closed on a particular date, other banking or financial activities may not follow the same schedule, depending on regional or institutional guidelines.
When is the market closed
With the festival of colors around the corner, Indian stock market participants are keeping a close eye on trading schedules. For 2026, the BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and NSE (National Stock Exchange) will remain closed on Tuesday, March 3, in observance of Holi.
While the exchanges will be shut a day earlier, the festival itself is widely celebrated across most parts of India on Wednesday, March 4. This temporary closure means investors and traders need to plan their activities accordingly, as no equity trading will take place on March 3.
Commodity markets will follow slightly different schedules. The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will remain closed for the morning session from 9 am to 5 pm, but trading will resume in the evening session from 5 pm to 11:30 pm.
Meanwhile, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will stay closed for both trading sessions on March 3. Market participants dealing in commodities, especially in sectors like metals, energy, and agricultural products, should take note of these timings to avoid disruptions in their transactions.
Upcoming market holidays
Investors should note the upcoming stock market holidays in 2026. Key closures include Shri Ram Navami (26 Mar), Shri Mahavir Jayanti (31 Mar), Good Friday (3 Apr), Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti (14 Apr), Maharashtra Day (1 May), Bakri Id (28 May), Muharram (26 Jun), Ganesh Chaturthi (14 Sep), Gandhi Jayanti (2 Oct), Dussehra (20 Oct), Diwali-Balipratipada (10 Nov), Guru Nanak Jayanti (24 Nov), and Christmas (25 Dec).
Traders are advised to plan their equity and commodity transactions in advance, as BSE and NSE will remain closed on these days, while commodity exchanges may follow slightly different schedules.
Holidays Falling on Non-Trading Days
Some market holidays in 2026 fall on Saturdays or Sundays, when the exchanges are already closed. These include Mahashivratri on 15-Feb (Sunday), Id-Ul-Fitr on 21-Mar (Saturday), Independence Day on 15-Aug (Saturday), and Diwali Laxmi Pujan on 8-Nov (Sunday). Since these dates coincide with weekends, there is no additional closure impact for the BSE, NSE, or commodity markets.
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