Description
NSE announces trading holidays for NSE MF Invest Platform for the calendar year 2026, including 15 weekday holidays and 4 weekend holidays.
Summary
The National Stock Exchange of India has notified the trading holidays for NSE MF Invest Platform for the calendar year 2026. The circular lists 15 trading holidays falling on weekdays and 4 holidays falling on weekends (Saturday/Sunday).
Key Points
- Total of 15 weekday trading holidays announced for NSE MF Invest Platform in 2026
- Holidays include national festivals, religious observances, and commemorative days
- Additional 4 holidays fall on weekends (Mahashivratri, Id-Ul-Fitr, Bakri Id, Muharram)
- Circular issued by NMF TM Segment department
- Circular Reference Number: 1074/2024
Trading Holidays 2026 (Weekdays)
- 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
- February 15, 2026 (Sunday) - Mahashivratri
- March 21, 2026 (Saturday) - Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)
- August 15, 2026 (Saturday) - Bakri Id
- November 8, 2026 (Sunday) - Muharram
Compliance Requirements
- All members of NSE MF Invest Platform must note these holidays for operational planning
- No trading will occur on NSE MF Invest Platform on the specified dates
- Members should plan their activities and communicate with clients accordingly
Important Dates
- Effective Period: Calendar year 2026 (January 1 to December 31, 2026)
- Circular Issue Date: December 19, 2025
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: Medium - The trading holidays will affect trading volumes and liquidity planning for mutual fund investments through NSE MF Invest Platform throughout 2026.
Operational Impact: Market participants need to plan their operations, settlements, and client communications around these holidays. The distribution of holidays across the year is relatively standard, with clustering in October-November for Diwali festivities.
Contact Information: For queries, members can contact NSE support at toll-free number 1800 2100 940 or email support@nseinvest.com.
Impact Justification
Annual trading holiday schedule affects market participants' planning but is routine administrative information with no immediate operational impact