Description
NSE Clearing Limited notifies transaction holidays for Securities Lending & Borrowing Scheme (SLBS) for calendar year 2026, listing 15 trading holidays and 4 weekend holidays.
Summary
NSE Clearing Limited has announced transaction holidays for the Securities Lending & Borrowing Scheme (SLBS) for calendar year 2026. The circular lists 15 trading holidays falling on weekdays and 4 additional holidays falling on weekends. Special Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 08, 2026 for Diwali Laxmi Pujan, with timings to be notified later.
Key Points
- 15 transaction holidays announced for SLBS during calendar year 2026
- Holidays cover national, religious, and cultural festivals
- 4 additional holidays fall on Saturday/Sunday
- Muhurat Trading scheduled for Sunday, November 08, 2026 (Diwali Laxmi Pujan)
- Circular applies to all SLBS participants and custodians
- Reference to NSE circular NSE/CMTR/71775 dated December 12, 2025
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced. This is a standard annual notification of market holidays.
Compliance Requirements
- All SLBS participants and custodians must note the holiday schedule for transaction planning
- No SLBS transactions will occur on notified holiday dates
- Participants should plan settlements and borrowing/lending activities accounting for these holidays
Important Dates
Weekday Transaction Holidays - 2026:
- January 26 (Monday) - Republic Day
- March 03 (Tuesday) - Holi
- March 26 (Thursday) - Shri Ram Navami
- March 31 (Tuesday) - Shri Mahavir Jayanti
- April 03 (Friday) - Good Friday
- April 14 (Tuesday) - Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
- May 01 (Friday) - Maharashtra Day
- May 28 (Thursday) - Bakri Id
- June 26 (Friday) - Muharram
- September 14 (Monday) - Ganesh Chaturthi
- October 02 (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, 2026 (Sunday) - Mahashivratri
- March 21, 2026 (Saturday) - Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
- August 15, 2026 (Saturday) - Independence Day
- November 08, 2026 (Sunday) - Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading to be conducted)
Special Trading Session:
- November 08, 2026 (Sunday) - Muhurat Trading (timings to be notified separately)
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: Medium - affects all participants in Securities Lending & Borrowing Scheme operations throughout 2026.
Operational Impact: Participants need to plan their borrowing and lending strategies around these holidays. Settlement cycles and margin requirements should account for extended non-trading periods, particularly during consecutive holidays.
Planning Considerations: The holiday schedule allows market participants to plan their SLBS activities, manage collateral requirements, and structure lending/borrowing transactions accounting for market closure days. The Muhurat Trading session provides a special trading opportunity during Diwali celebrations.
Impact Justification
Informational circular notifying scheduled market holidays for 2026 SLBS segment. Medium impact as it affects trading planning but no immediate action required.