Stock Market Holiday on Maharashtra Day: Trading Schedules and Upcoming Holidays
Indian Stock Market to Observe Maharashtra Day Holiday
The Indian stock market will remain closed on May 1, 2026, in observance of Maharashtra Day. On this day, both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will suspend trading activities across all key segments, including equity, derivatives, currency derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB), and electronic gold receipts (EGR).
The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will not function during the morning session, while evening trading hours, if any, will depend on official announcements.
Stock Market Holidays in May 2026
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| Date | Holiday | Trading Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Maharashtra Day | Closed |
| May 28, 2026 | Bakri Id (Eid-ul-Adha) | Closed |
In addition to these holidays, other scheduled market holidays in 2026 include:
| Date | Holiday | Trading Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | Muharram | Closed |
| September 14, 2026 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed |
| October 2, 2026 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Closed |
| October 20, 2026 | Dussehra | Closed |
| November 10, 2026 | Diwali Balipratipada | Closed |
| November 24, 2026 | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev | Closed |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas | Closed |
Apart from these designated holidays, the Indian stock market operates on regular weekdays with normal trading hours. Additionally, markets remain closed every Saturday and Sunday as part of the standard weekly break.
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