Stock Market Holiday Schedule: BSE and NSE Trading Status for Holi 2026

Indian Stock Market Remains Open on Wednesday, March 4

The Indian stock market will continue trading on Wednesday, March 4, despite the celebration of Holi in various regions of the country. Normal trading operations will resume on both the BSE and National Stock Exchange (NSE), following the closure of these major stock exchanges on Tuesday, March 3.

According to the stock market holiday calendar, Tuesday, March 3, was declared a trading holiday, while Wednesday, March 4, is not a designated holiday. As a result, the equity, derivatives, currency segments, and commodity market will remain open for trading on March 4.

Stock Market Holidays in March 2026

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The stock market holiday calendar lists a total of 16 trading holidays in 2026, with three holidays scheduled for the month of March. In addition to the regular weekend breaks, the BSE and NSE will observe trading holidays 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 sharp decline on Monday, with the escalating war in the Middle East impacting investor sentiment. The Sensex plummeted by 1,048.34 points, or 1.29%, to close at 80,238.85, while the Nifty 50 settled 312.95 points, or 1.24%, lower at 24,865.70. The total market capitalization of BSE-listed companies fell by ₹6.5 lakh crore, slipping to ₹456.97 lakh crore from ₹463.50 lakh crore in the previous session.