Stock market holiday: NSE, BSE closed May 1 for Maharashtra Day? Full list of 2026 trading breaks

Mumbai: Financial markets in India will observe a trading hiatus this Friday, May 1, in commemoration of Maharashtra Day 2026. The closure signifies that the nation’s primary bourses, the BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), will be unavailable for transactions.

The suspension of activity extends to the equity and derivatives segments, as well as the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) platform.

Operations at the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) will follow a modified schedule. The exchange is slated to remain shut during the morning session, spanning 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., before resuming activities for the evening session from 5 p.m. until 11:55 p.m.

Remaining 2026 Market Schedule

Investors can expect approximately nine additional market holidays through the remainder of the calendar year. Following the Maharashtra Day break, the exchanges will close again on May 28 to observe Bakri Id.

A single holiday is scheduled for June, while the months of July and August will feature uninterrupted trading weeks. Market closures will return with one holiday each in September and December, while October and November are anticipated to each have two scheduled breaks.

The upcoming holiday calendar for the Indian stock market is as follows: