NSE, BSE Trading Schedule 2026: Dates for Stock Market Holidays

Stock Market Holiday April 2026: Key Dates and Trading Schedule

Indian banks and stock markets are set to observe several holidays in April 2026, impacting trading activity and banking services across the country. The equity markets will remain shut on two weekdays in addition to regular weekend closures - the first being on April 3 for Good Friday and the second on April 14 for Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti.

Good Friday is observed nationwide to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, while April 14 honours the birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. It's worth noting that the Indian market will also observe a trading holiday on November 8, 2026, for Diwali Laxmi Pujan, with special Muhurat Trading scheduled to take place on the same day.

Here's a look at the market holidays from the month of May till December:

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Meanwhile, benchmark indices closed the final trading session of the 2025-26 financial year on a sharp negative note on Monday, as investor sentiment remained fragile amid the ongoing West Asia conflict and rising crude oil prices. Weak cues from Asian markets and persistent foreign fund outflows further pressured domestic equities.

The Sensex dropped 1,635.67 points, or 2.22 percent, to settle at 71,947.55, extending losses for a second consecutive session. During intraday trade, it had plunged 1,809.09 points, or 2.45 percent, to 71,774.13. The Nifty also declined 488.20 points, or 2.14 percent, ending the session at 22,331.40.

According to Ajit Mishra, SVP - Research at Religare Broking, the Nifty has fallen more than 11 percent in March, making it crucial to watch whether it sustains above the 200-week exponential moving average, currently around the 21,900 mark. He noted that weakness in heavyweight sectors, particularly banking and financials, along with elevated volatility-as reflected in India VIX hovering near 28-points to continued downside risks.

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Over the past two sessions, the Sensex has declined by 3,325.9 points, or 4.41 percent, while the Nifty has dropped 975.05 points, or 4.18 percent. For the entire 2025-26 financial year, the BSE benchmark index fell 5,467.37 points, or 7 percent, whereas the Nifty declined by 1,187.95 points, or 5 percent.