Description
NSE announces trading holidays for commodity derivatives segment for calendar year 2026, including 16 full-day closures and 4 Saturday/Sunday holidays, with special Muhurat Trading on November 8, 2026.
Summary
National Stock Exchange of India Limited has notified the trading holidays for the Commodity Derivatives Segment for calendar year 2026. The circular specifies 16 trading holidays with detailed morning and evening session status, plus 4 additional holidays falling on weekends. Special Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Diwali Laxmi Pujan), with timings to be announced later.
Key Points
- Total of 16 official trading holidays for commodity derivatives in 2026
- Morning session timings: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Evening session timings: 5 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM
- Some holidays have partial trading (evening session open while morning closed)
- 4 additional holidays falling on Saturday/Sunday
- Muhurat Trading scheduled for November 8, 2026 (Sunday) - timings to be notified separately
- Circular issued under Chapter IX clause 2 of Bye-Laws and Regulation 2.3.1 of Part A of Commodity Derivatives Segment Regulations
Trading Holiday Schedule 2026
Full Trading Holidays (Both Sessions Closed)
- January 1, 2026 (Thursday) - New Year
- January 26, 2026 (Monday) - Republic Day
- April 3, 2026 (Friday) - Shri Mahavir Jayanti
- June 26, 2026 (Friday) - Bakri Id
- October 2, 2026 (Friday) - Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- November 24, 2026 (Tuesday) - Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
- December 25, 2026 (Friday) - Christmas
Partial Trading Holidays (Morning Closed, Evening 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 / Good Friday
- May 1, 2026 (Friday) - Maharashtra Day
- May 28, 2026 (Thursday) - Bakri Id
- September 14, 2026 (Monday) - Ganesh Chaturthi
- October 20, 2026 (Tuesday) - Dussehra
- November 10, 2026 (Tuesday) - Diwali-Balipratipada
Weekend Holidays
- February 15, 2026 (Sunday) - Mahashivratri
- March 21, 2026 (Saturday) - Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
- August 15, 2026 (Saturday) - Independence Day
- November 8, 2026 (Sunday) - Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading to be conducted)
Important Dates
- Effective Period: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
- Circular Issue Date: December 15, 2025
- Muhurat Trading Date: November 8, 2026 (Sunday) - specific timings to be notified separately
Compliance Requirements
- All members of the Commodity Derivatives Segment must observe these trading holidays
- Market participants should plan their trading strategies, settlements, and operational calendars accordingly
- Members must ensure systems and processes account for partial trading days where evening sessions remain operational
- Await further notification for Muhurat Trading timings on November 8, 2026
Impact Assessment
Market Operations: High impact on all commodity derivatives market participants requiring advance planning for the entire calendar year. The mix of full and partial holidays requires careful attention to session-specific operations.
Trading Strategy: Market participants need to factor in 16 full or partial trading holidays when planning positions, expiries, and settlement obligations. The evening sessions remaining open on certain holidays (9 out of 16) provides flexibility for international commodity price tracking.
Operational Planning: Critical for scheduling system maintenance, staff planning, risk management activities, and settlement calendars. The Muhurat Trading on November 8, 2026 requires special preparation once timings are announced.
Religious and Cultural Considerations: The holiday schedule accommodates major festivals across different religions including Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and Christian celebrations, along with national holidays.
Impact Justification
Critical operational information affecting all commodity derivatives market participants throughout 2026. Essential for planning trading strategies, settlement schedules, and operational calendars. High impact due to market-wide applicability.