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 complete list of trading holidays for the calendar year 2026 for Equity and Equity Derivatives segments. The Exchange will observe 15 trading holidays during the year, with 2 additional holidays falling on weekends (Saturday/Sunday). Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with specific timings to be notified later.
Key Points
- Total of 15 trading holidays scheduled for 2026 on weekdays
- 2 additional holidays (Mahashivratri and Independence Day) fall on weekends
- Muhurat Trading scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026 (timings to be announced separately)
- Holidays include national, religious, and cultural festivals
- Exchange reserves the right to alter or change any holidays with advance notice
Complete Holiday List 2026
Weekday 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)
Weekend Holidays
- 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) - Muhurat Trading will be conducted
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members must plan their operations and client communications around these holiday schedules
- Settlement cycles and contract expiries should be adjusted for holiday periods
- Market participants should note the Muhurat Trading session on November 8, 2026
- Members must monitor future circulars for any changes to the holiday schedule
Important Dates
- Effective Period: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
- Muhurat Trading: November 8, 2026 (Sunday) - specific timings to be notified separately
- Notice Date: December 12, 2025
Impact Assessment
Market Operations: The holiday schedule impacts trading days, settlement cycles, and contract expiry schedules throughout 2026. Market participants need to factor these holidays into their trading strategies, risk management, and operational planning.
Planning Considerations: With 15 weekday holidays distributed throughout the year, participants should note clusters in March-April (4 holidays) and October-November (3 holidays) for cash flow and position management.
Muhurat Trading: The special Muhurat Trading session on Diwali (November 8, 2026) provides a unique trading opportunity on a Sunday, maintaining the traditional practice.
Flexibility: The Exchange retains the right to modify the holiday schedule with advance notice, requiring members to stay updated on any changes.
Impact Justification
Annual holiday schedule is essential for planning but does not create immediate compliance requirements or market disruptions