Description
BSE announces 15 trading holidays for the calendar year 2026 for Equity and Equity Derivatives Segments, including 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 throughout 2026, with two additional holidays (Mahashivratri and Independence Day) falling on weekends. Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with timings to be notified separately.
Key Points
- 15 trading holidays scheduled for 2026 across Equity and Equity Derivatives Segments
- Holidays include national festivals and religious observances
- Two holidays (Mahashivratri on February 15 and Independence Day on August 15) fall on weekends
- Muhurat Trading scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Exchange reserves right to alter or change holidays with advance notice
Trading Holidays 2026
Confirmed Trading Holidays:
- Republic Day - January 26, 2026 (Monday)
- Holi - March 3, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Shri Ram Navami - March 26, 2026 (Thursday)
- Shri Mahavir Jayanti - March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Good Friday - April 3, 2026 (Friday)
- Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti - April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Maharashtra Day - May 1, 2026 (Friday)
- Bakri Id - May 28, 2026 (Thursday)
- Muharram - June 26, 2026 (Friday)
- Ganesh Chaturthi - September 14, 2026 (Monday)
- Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti - October 2, 2026 (Friday)
- Dussehra - October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Diwali Balipratipada - November 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev - November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Christmas - December 25, 2026 (Friday)
Holidays on Weekends:
- Mahashivratri - February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
- Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) - March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
- Independence Day - August 15, 2026 (Saturday)
- Diwali Laxmi Pujan - November 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is a standard annual holiday schedule announcement.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members must plan their operations around the announced holiday schedule
- Members should adjust settlement cycles and delivery schedules accordingly
- Participants must note the Muhurat Trading session on November 8, 2026
- Members should monitor for any subsequent circulars regarding changes to the holiday schedule or Muhurat Trading timings
Important Dates
- First Trading Holiday 2026: January 26, 2026 (Republic Day)
- Muhurat Trading: November 8, 2026 (Sunday) - Timings to be notified separately
- Last Trading Holiday 2026: December 25, 2026 (Christmas)
- Diwali Balipratipada: November 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: Medium - The holiday schedule affects trading and settlement planning for all market participants throughout 2026. Market participants need to adjust their trading strategies, settlement cycles, and operational planning around these dates.
Operational Impact: All trading members must incorporate these holidays into their systems and calendars for proper trade execution, settlement, and risk management. The Muhurat Trading session on a Sunday requires special operational arrangements.
Planning Requirements: Market participants should plan for reduced trading days in months with multiple holidays (March, April, October, November) and adjust liquidity management accordingly.
Impact Justification
Standard annual holiday schedule announcement affecting all market participants. Medium impact due to necessity for trading and settlement planning. Not security-specific.