Description
BSE announces the complete list of trading holidays for the Mutual Fund Segment during calendar year 2026, including 15 weekday holidays and 4 weekend holidays.
Summary
BSE has announced the complete schedule of trading holidays for the Mutual Fund Segment (BSE StAR MF) for calendar year 2026. The exchange will observe 15 trading holidays falling on weekdays, with an additional 4 holidays falling on weekends (Saturday/Sunday). The exchange reserves the right to alter or change any of these holidays with advance notice via separate circular.
Key Points
- Total of 15 trading holidays on weekdays for BSE StAR MF Segment in 2026
- Additional 4 holidays falling on Saturday/Sunday (non-trading days)
- Holidays include national festivals, religious observances, and state holidays
- Notice issued to MFIs (Mutual Fund Intermediaries), MFDs (Mutual Fund Distributors), RIAs (Registered Investment Advisers), and RFDs (Registered Fund Distributors)
- Exchange may modify the holiday schedule with advance circular notification
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is an informational circular announcing the pre-determined holiday schedule for operational planning purposes.
Compliance Requirements
- MFIs, MFDs, RIAs, and RFDs must note the trading holiday schedule for 2026
- Market participants should plan their operations and client servicing around these holidays
- Participants must monitor for any subsequent circulars that may alter the holiday schedule
- No trading will occur on these dates in the BSE Mutual Fund Segment
Important Dates
Weekday Trading Holidays 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 (Saturday/Sunday):
- 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
Operational Impact: Market participants in the mutual fund segment must plan their operations, staffing, and client servicing around 15 weekday closures throughout 2026. This includes transaction processing, customer service, and settlement activities.
Market Impact: Low direct market impact as holidays are pre-announced and standard practice. Investors and intermediaries can plan their investment activities and redemptions accordingly.
Planning Considerations: The distribution of holidays is relatively spread throughout the year, with multiple holidays in March-April (5 holidays) and October-November (4 holidays). Market participants should account for these clusters when planning business activities and client communications.
Impact Justification
Informational circular providing advance notice of trading holidays for 2026, allowing MFIs, MFDs, RIAs, and RFDs to plan operations accordingly. Medium impact due to operational planning requirements.