Indian Stock Markets to Remain Closed on March 6, 2026, Due to Holi Celebrations

Indian Stock Market Holidays

The Indian stock market will observe a holiday on Tuesday, March 3, in observance of Holi 2026. The BSE and NSE will remain closed for trading on this day, while the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will be closed during the first half of the day with trading resuming in the evening session from 5 pm to 11 pm.

The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will also remain closed for both trading sessions on Tuesday, March 3.

Stock Market Holiday Calendar for 2026

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According to the holiday calendar issued last year, the exchanges have declared a total of 15 trading holidays in 2026. So far, the market has observed only two trading holidays, including January 15 as an additional holiday on account of the Mumbai BMC elections and January 26 for Republic Day.

In addition to the regular weekend breaks, March will be a holiday-packed month for the Indian stock market, with three trading sessions shut. The market will remain closed on Thursday, March 26, for Shri Ram Navami, and on Tuesday, March 31, for Shri Mahavir Jayanti.

Stock Market Update

The Indian stock market experienced a decline on Monday, March 2, due to rising tensions in the Middle East, causing global markets to be unsettled. The Nifty 50 declined by 1.24% to close at 24,865, while the BSE Sensex dropped by 1.29% to settle at 80,238. Broader markets also witnessed sharp declines, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and the Nifty Smallcap 100 each tumbling more than 1.5%.

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The decline was largely broad-based, with auto, realty, and energy stocks being among the major drags. Only a handful of defensive names and the metal space showed some resilience.