Description
BSE announces 15 trading holidays for the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) Segment during calendar year 2026, including Muhurat Trading on November 8, 2026.
Summary
BSE has announced the trading holidays for the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) Segment for calendar year 2026. The exchange will observe 15 trading holidays on weekdays, with additional holidays falling on weekends. Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with timings to be notified separately. The exchange reserves the right to alter or change any holidays with advance notice.
Key Points
- 15 trading holidays scheduled for SLB Segment in 2026
- Holidays include national festivals, religious occasions, and state-specific observances
- Muhurat Trading scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Diwali)
- Three additional holidays fall on weekends: Mahashivratri (Feb 15), Id-Ul-Fitr (Mar 21), and Independence Day (Aug 15)
- Exchange may modify the holiday calendar with advance notice
- Notice applies specifically to the SLB (Securities Lending and Borrowing) Segment
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is a standard annual notification of trading holidays.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members must note the holiday schedule for operational planning
- No trading activity will be conducted on specified holidays in the SLB Segment
- Members should plan settlements and borrowing/lending activities around the holiday schedule
- Monitor for any subsequent circulars regarding changes to the holiday calendar
- Await separate notification for Muhurat Trading timings
Important Dates
Weekday Trading Holidays in 2026:
- January 26 (Monday) - Republic Day
- March 3 (Tuesday) - Holi
- March 26 (Thursday) - Shri Ram Navami
- March 31 (Tuesday) - Shri Mahavir Jayanti
- April 3 (Friday) - Good Friday
- April 14 (Tuesday) - Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
- May 1 (Friday) - Maharashtra Day
- May 28 (Thursday) - Bakri Id
- June 26 (Friday) - Muharram
- September 14 (Monday) - Ganesh Chaturthi
- October 2 (Friday) - Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20 (Tuesday) - Dussehra
- November 10 (Tuesday) - Diwali Balipratipada
- November 24 (Tuesday) - Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
- December 25 (Friday) - Christmas
Weekend Holidays:
- February 15 (Sunday) - Mahashivratri
- March 21 (Saturday) - Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id)
- August 15 (Saturday) - Independence Day
- November 8 (Sunday) - Diwali/Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading scheduled)
Impact Assessment
Operational Impact: Medium - Trading members and participants in the SLB Segment need to plan their securities lending and borrowing activities, settlements, and operational schedules around these holidays. The 15 weekday holidays will affect trading volumes and liquidity planning throughout the year.
Market Impact: Low to Medium - The holiday schedule is standard and expected, allowing adequate advance planning. The special Muhurat Trading session on November 8, 2026, provides an additional trading opportunity during the Diwali festival period.
Planning Considerations: Market participants should adjust their collateral management, margin requirements, and settlement cycles to account for extended holiday periods, particularly around consecutive holidays or holidays falling adjacent to weekends.
Impact Justification
Standard annual notification of trading holidays for SLB segment. Medium impact as it affects trading schedules and settlement planning for market participants throughout 2026.