Stock Market Holidays: BSE and NSE to Observe Three Trading Days in Upcoming Eight Sessions

Indian Stock Market Holidays and Market Performance

The Indian stock market is expected to experience a respite from the ongoing turbulence, with the stock exchanges slated to remain closed for three holidays in the next eight trading sessions.

Upcoming Holidays

• Thursday, March 26: Shri Ram Navami
• Tuesday, March 31: Shri Mahavir Jayanti
• Friday, April 3: Good Friday

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Stock Market Holidays in 2026

There are a total of 16 stock market holidays this year, with 3 already observed. The market will be shut for trading on 10 other occasions in the next 9 months.

Market Performance in March

The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 benchmark indices have witnessed sharp gyrations in March, amid the evolving narrative around the Middle East conflict. The crude oil prices have spiked by almost 60% this month, posing a threat to India's economy and India Inc earnings.

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Market Performance in March (continued)

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have resorted to heavy selling pressure, with ₹105,029 crore outflows seen this month so far. As a result, the Nifty 50 has fallen by 9% in March, making it on track for the worst monthly fall since 2020.