Description
NSE declares Thursday, January 15, 2026 as a trading holiday for Mutual Fund schemes on NSE MF Invest Platform due to Municipal Corporation Elections in Maharashtra.
Summary
NSE has notified Thursday, January 15, 2026 as a trading holiday for Mutual Fund schemes on the NSE MF Invest Platform due to Municipal Corporation Elections in Maharashtra. This circular partially modifies the earlier circular NSE/NMF/71897 dated December 19, 2025.
Key Points
- Trading holiday declared for January 15, 2026 (Thursday)
- Applies specifically to NSE MF Invest Platform
- All Mutual Fund schemes affected
- Reason: Municipal Corporation Elections in Maharashtra
- Circular reference: NSE/NMFTM/72281 (Circular No. 1111/2026)
- Modifies previous circular NSE/NMF/71897 dated December 19, 2025
Regulatory Changes
This is a partial modification to the previous circular regarding trading holidays for the year 2026. The addition of January 15, 2026 as a trading holiday was not included in the original holiday calendar.
Compliance Requirements
- All members of NSE MF Invest Platform must suspend trading in Mutual Fund schemes on January 15, 2026
- Members should inform their clients about the trading holiday
- No orders will be processed for mutual fund schemes on this date
Important Dates
- January 15, 2026 (Thursday): Trading holiday for Mutual Fund schemes on NSE MF Invest Platform
- Circular Date: January 12, 2026
- Reference Circular Date: December 19, 2025 (NSE/NMF/71897)
Impact Assessment
Operational Impact: Trading in mutual fund schemes will be suspended for one day on the NSE MF Invest Platform. Members and investors will need to plan their transactions accordingly.
Market Impact: Limited impact as the holiday is specific to the mutual fund segment and is for a single day. Equity and other segments are not mentioned in this circular.
Investor Impact: Investors will not be able to place buy/sell orders for mutual fund schemes on January 15, 2026 through the NSE MF Invest Platform. Alternative platforms may remain operational depending on their respective holiday calendars.
Impact Justification
Operational notification affecting mutual fund trading for one day only. Medium impact due to trading suspension but limited to MF segment and single day duration.