Description
BSE announces 15 trading holidays for the calendar year 2026 for Equity and Equity Derivatives Segments, including special Muhurat Trading on November 8, 2026.
Summary
BSE has announced the trading holidays for the calendar year 2026 for Equity and Equity Derivatives Segments. The exchange will observe 15 trading holidays on weekdays, with 2 additional holidays falling on weekends. Special Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Diwali - Laxmi Pujan), with timings to be notified separately. The exchange reserves the right to alter or change any of these holidays with advance notice.
Key Points
- 15 trading holidays scheduled on weekdays throughout 2026
- 2 holidays (Mahashivratri and Independence Day) fall on Saturday/Sunday
- Muhurat Trading scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Diwali - Laxmi Pujan)
- Timings for Muhurat Trading to be announced separately
- Exchange may modify holiday schedule with advance circular
- Applies to both Equity and Equity Derivatives Segments
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is an annual informational notice regarding the trading holiday calendar.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members must note all scheduled holidays for operational planning
- Trading members should await separate circular for Muhurat Trading timings
- Trading members must monitor for any subsequent circulars altering the holiday schedule
Important Dates
Weekday Trading Holidays in 2026:
- January 26, 2026 (Monday) - Republic Day
- March 3, 2026 (Tuesday) - Holi
- March 26, 2026 (Thursday) - Shri Ram Navami
- March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) - Shri Mahavir Jayanti
- April 3, 2026 (Friday) - Good Friday
- April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) - Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
- May 1, 2026 (Friday) - Maharashtra Day
- May 28, 2026 (Thursday) - Bakri Id
- June 26, 2026 (Friday) - Muharram
- September 14, 2026 (Monday) - Ganesh Chaturthi
- October 2, 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
Weekend Holidays:
- February 15, 2026 (Sunday) - Mahashivratri
- March 21, 2026 (Saturday) - Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id)
- August 15, 2026 (Saturday) - Independence Day
- November 8, 2026 (Sunday) - Diwali Laxmi Pujan
Special Trading Session:
- November 8, 2026 (Sunday) - Muhurat Trading (timings to be notified)
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: Medium - All trading members and market participants must plan their operations around these holidays. The 15 weekday holidays represent days when markets will be completely closed, affecting liquidity and trading strategies.
Operational Impact: Medium - Trading firms, brokers, and investors need to adjust their trading calendars, settlement schedules, and operational planning for 2026. The special Muhurat Trading session on a Sunday requires separate operational arrangements.
Planning Impact: High for operational planning - Advance notice allows market participants to plan their trading strategies, settlement cycles, margin requirements, and resource allocation well in advance for the entire year.
Note: The exchange retains flexibility to modify the holiday schedule, requiring participants to monitor for any subsequent circulars regarding changes.
Impact Justification
Annual holiday schedule is essential for trading planning but is routine informational notice. Medium impact as it affects all market participants' trading schedules for the entire year 2026.