Stock Market Holiday Schedule: NSE, BSE Operations During Holi in March 2026

Market Holidays Update

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed on March 3 to observe the Holi celebrations.

According to the holiday calendar issued by the exchanges at the start of the year, March 3 marks the first trading holiday in the month of March, resulting in a truncated four-day trading week.

Key Segments Affected

• Equity
• Equity Derivatives
• Securities Lending and Borrowing
• Currency Derivatives
• Electronic Gold Receipts

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No trading will take place in these segments, and there will be no settlement of funds and securities on March 3.

Upcoming Market Holidays in March

• March 26: Trading will be closed on account of Shri Ram Navami
• March 31: Trading will be closed on account of Shri Mahavir Jayanti

Additionally, November 8, 2026, will be a trading holiday on account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. Muhurat Trading will be conducted on this day, with timings to be notified by the NSE in a subsequent circular.

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Commodity Markets Update

The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will remain closed for the morning session from 9 am to 5 pm on March 3. Trading will resume in the evening session from 5 pm to 11:30 pm or 11:55 pm, as applicable.