Is the stock market open today? Republic Day 2026 closures explained
On January 26, 2026,occasion of Republic Day, both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are not operational, with trading suspended across all segments, including equities, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, and interest rate derivatives.
Commodity markets, including the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), are also closed for the full day. Normal trading will resume on Tuesday, January 27.
- January
January 15 – Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election
January 26 – Republic Day
- March
March 3 – Holi
March 26 – Ram Navami
March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti
- April
April 3 – Good Friday
April 14 – Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
- May
May 1 – Maharashtra Day
May 28 – Bakri Id
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- June
June 26 – Muharram
- September
September 14 – Ganesh Chaturthi
- October
October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti
October 20 – Dussehra
- November
November 10 – Diwali–Balipratipada
November 24 – Guru Nanak Jayanti
- December
December 25 – Christmas
Notes:
- Independence Day (August 15) falls on a Saturday in 2026, so it will not be a market holiday.
- These holidays cover national, religious, and some state-specific observances.
This is the second market holiday of the year, following the closure on January 15 for the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election. In 2026, Indian exchanges will remain closed for 16 days due to national holidays, religious festivals, and state-specific events. Key upcoming closures include Holi (March 3), Ram Navami (March 26), Mahavir Jayanti (March 31), Good Friday (April 3), Dr Ambedkar Jayanti (April 14), Maharashtra Day (May 1), Bakri Id (May 28), Muharram (June 26), Ganesh Chaturthi (September 14), Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), Dussehra (October 20), Diwali–Balipratipada (November 10), Guru Nanak Jayanti (November 24), and Christmas (December 25). Independence Day on August 15 will not affect trading this year, as it falls on a Saturday. Investors are advised to plan their trading and settlement schedules accordingly to avoid disruption.