Description

BSE announces 15 trading holidays for the Mutual Fund Segment (BSEStAR MF) during calendar year 2026, including Republic Day, Holi, Diwali, and Christmas.

Summary

BSE has announced the trading holiday schedule for the Mutual Fund Segment (BSEStAR MF) for calendar year 2026. The Exchange will observe 15 trading holidays during weekdays, with 4 additional holidays falling on weekends. MFIs, MFDs, RIAs, and RFDs are informed to plan their operations accordingly. The Exchange reserves the right to alter or change any of these holidays with advance notice through a separate circular.

Key Points

  • 15 trading holidays scheduled for BSEStAR MF segment during weekdays in 2026
  • 4 additional holidays fall on Saturday/Sunday: Mahashivratri (15-Feb), Id-Ul-Fitr (21-Mar), Independence Day (15-Aug), and Diwali Laxmi Pujan (08-Nov)
  • Applies to Mutual Fund Investors (MFIs), Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs), Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), and Registered Fund Distributors (RFDs)
  • Exchange may alter or change holidays with advance notice via separate circular
  • Notice number: 20251223-4, Category: Settlement/RMS

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is an annual informational circular providing the holiday calendar for operational planning.

Compliance Requirements

  • MFIs, MFDs, RIAs, and RFDs must note these holidays for transaction planning
  • No mutual fund trading will occur on BSE platform on these dates
  • Stakeholders should plan their investment and distribution activities around these non-trading days

Important Dates

Weekday Trading Holidays 2026:

  • 26-Jan-26 (Monday) - Republic Day
  • 03-Mar-26 (Tuesday) - Holi
  • 26-Mar-26 (Thursday) - Shri Ram Navami
  • 31-Mar-26 (Tuesday) - Shri Mahavir Jayanti
  • 03-Apr-26 (Friday) - Good Friday
  • 14-Apr-26 (Tuesday) - Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
  • 01-May-26 (Friday) - Maharashtra Day
  • 28-May-26 (Thursday) - Bakri Id
  • 26-Jun-26 (Friday) - Muharram
  • 14-Sep-26 (Monday) - Ganesh Chaturthi
  • 02-Oct-26 (Friday) - Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
  • 20-Oct-26 (Tuesday) - Dussehra
  • 10-Nov-26 (Tuesday) - Diwali Balipratipada
  • 24-Nov-26 (Tuesday) - Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
  • 25-Dec-26 (Friday) - Christmas

Weekend Holidays:

  • 15-Feb-26 (Sunday) - Mahashivratri
  • 21-Mar-26 (Saturday) - Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id)
  • 15-Aug-26 (Saturday) - Independence Day
  • 08-Nov-26 (Sunday) - Diwali Laxmi Pujan

Impact Assessment

Operational Impact: Medium - Market participants need to plan mutual fund transactions, SIPs, redemptions, and other activities around 15 non-trading days spread throughout 2026.

Market Impact: Low - This is standard annual holiday schedule communication with no unexpected closures. The calendar aligns with major national and religious holidays.

Planning Requirements: MFDs and RIAs should communicate these dates to investors, particularly for systematic investment plans (SIPs) and scheduled redemptions that may be affected by holiday closures. The advance notice allows adequate time for operational adjustments.

Impact Justification

Informational circular providing advance notice of trading holidays for 2026 MF segment. Essential for operational planning but not urgent or high-impact.