Description
BSE announces the list of trading holidays for Commodity Derivatives and EGR Segment during calendar year 2026, including morning and evening session timings.
Summary
BSE has announced the trading holidays for the Calendar Year 2026 for the Commodity Derivatives and Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) Segment. The exchange will observe 16 holidays with different closures for morning session (9am to 5pm) and evening session (5pm to 11:30/11:55pm). Additionally, Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with timings to be notified later.
Key Points
- 16 trading holidays scheduled for 2026 in Commodity Derivatives and EGR Segment
- Morning session timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Evening session timings: 5:00 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM
- Some holidays result in full-day closure (both sessions closed)
- Some holidays only close morning session while evening session remains open
- New Year Day (January 1, 2026) will have evening session closed but morning session open
- Muhurat Trading scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026 (specific timings to be announced)
- Three additional holidays fall on Saturday/Sunday: Mahashivratri (Feb 15), Id-Ul-Fitr (Mar 21), Independence Day (Aug 15), and Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Nov 8)
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced. This is a routine annual announcement of the trading holiday calendar.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members must note and plan their trading operations around the announced holiday schedule
- Members should be prepared for potential alterations to the holiday schedule, which will be communicated via separate circular in advance
- Trading members must await further notification regarding Muhurat Trading timings on November 8, 2026
Important Dates
Full Day Closures (Both Sessions Closed):
- January 26, 2026 (Monday) - Republic Day
- April 3, 2026 (Friday) - Good Friday
- October 2, 2026 (Friday) - Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- December 25, 2026 (Friday) - Christmas
Morning Session Closed, Evening Session Open:
- March 3, 2026 (Tuesday) - Holi
- March 26, 2026 (Thursday) - Shri Ram Navami
- March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) - Shri Mahavir Jayanti
- 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 20, 2026 (Tuesday) - Dussehra
- November 10, 2026 (Tuesday) - Diwali Balipratipada
- November 24, 2026 (Tuesday) - Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
Morning Session Open, Evening Session Closed:
- January 1, 2026 (Thursday) - New Year Day
Special Trading:
- November 8, 2026 (Sunday) - Muhurat Trading (timings TBA)
Holidays on Weekends:
- 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
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: Medium - The holiday schedule affects trading activity planning for all participants in Commodity Derivatives and EGR segments throughout 2026. The staggered closure pattern (some holidays closing only morning sessions) allows for continued evening trading opportunities.
Operational Impact: Medium - Trading members, brokers, and market participants need to plan their operations, staffing, and client communications around these holidays. The advance notice allows adequate preparation time.
Trading Opportunities: The evening session remaining open on 11 out of 16 holidays provides continued market access and liquidity for participants who require it, particularly beneficial for commodities and gold trading which have global market linkages.
Flexibility: BSE reserves the right to alter or change any holidays with advance notice via separate circular, providing operational flexibility if needed.
Impact Justification
Informational circular providing advance notice of trading holidays for 2026 in Commodity Derivatives and EGR segments. Medium impact as it affects trading planning but is routine annual communication with no surprises.