NSE Holidays 2026: Full List of Trading Holidays & Zerodha

Key Takeaways

• NSE has 15 full trading holidays on weekdays in 2026 for the equity segment

• Muhurat Trading happens on Sunday, November 8, 2026, for Diwali Laxmi Pujan

• Commodity and currency derivatives segments follow additional holidays beyond the equity list

• Zerodha, Upstox, Angel One, and other brokers follow the same official NSE/BSE calendar

• Weekend holidays (like Independence Day in 2026, which falls on a Saturday) don't add extra weekday closures

• Data source: NSE India and BSE Limited official 2026 trading holiday circulars

NSE Holidays 2026: Full List (Equity, Derivatives & SLB Segments)

Markets remain fully closed on these 15 dates across the equity, equity derivatives, and Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segments.

Source: NSE India and BSE Limited official 2026 trading holiday circular. This is the complete equity segment list; always verify on the official NSE website before making time-sensitive decisions.

Note: Holidays falling on weekends do not add compensatory weekday closures. In 2026, this includes Maha Shivaratri (15 February, Sunday), Eid-Ul-Fitr (21 March, Saturday), Independence Day (15 August, Saturday), and Diwali Laxmi Pujan (8 November, Sunday), the last of which hosts the special Muhurat Trading session instead of a regular closure.

NSE Commodity and Currency Derivatives Segment Holidays 2026

The Commodity Derivatives segment generally follows the same closures as equity, though certain holidays only affect the morning session while trading resumes in the evening to align with global commodity markets. Full-day closures typically apply on Republic Day, Good Friday, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas.

The Currency Derivatives segment follows a separate calendar that includes a few additional closures not on the equity list, such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti and Gudi Padwa, which are treated as settlement holidays rather than full trading closures.

NSE Settlement Holidays 2026

Settlement holidays affect fund transfers and clearing timelines even when regular trading continues. In 2026, these include:

On these dates, trading continues normally, but pay-in and pay-out of funds and securities may shift by a day, which matters for anyone timing a withdrawal or a large settlement-dependent transaction.

Holidays Falling on Weekends in 2026

Since Saturdays and Sundays are already non-trading days, holidays that land on a weekend do not result in an extra weekday closure. In 2026:

• Maha Shivaratri: Sunday, 15 February 2026

• Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid): Saturday, 21 March 2026

• Independence Day: Saturday, 15 August 2026

• Diwali Laxmi Pujan: Sunday, 8 November 2026 (Muhurat Trading session held instead)

Zerodha Holiday Calendar 2026 (and Other Broker Calendars)

A common point of confusion: brokers like Zerodha, Upstox, Angel One, and Groww don't set their own separate holiday calendar. Every SEBI-registered broker in India follows the same official NSE and BSE trading holiday schedule, since brokers can only route orders when the exchange itself is open.

So the Zerodha holiday calendar 2026, the Upstox holiday list, and the NSE holiday list are effectively identical for equity and derivatives trading. The only broker-specific detail worth checking is each platform's own back-office or fund-withdrawal processing schedule around settlement holidays, since some brokers batch-process withdrawals slightly differently around bank closures. For day-to-day trading purposes, the share brokers in India comparison covers how major platforms handle this.

NSE Trading Hours 2026

NSE trading hours remain consistent throughout 2026 on all non-holiday trading days.

Pre-Opening Session Breakdown

Understanding NSE trading hours in detail, including which periods tend to see the highest volume and volatility, helps with timing entries and exits more effectively around holiday-adjacent trading days, when volume patterns can shift.

Muhurat Trading 2026: What It Is and When

Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour trading session held on Diwali evening, marking the symbolic start of the new Samvat year according to the Hindu calendar. The term "Muhurat" means an auspicious time, and market participants generally treat this session as a favorable moment for new investments.

In 2026, Muhurat Trading falls on Sunday, 8 November, coinciding with Diwali Laxmi Pujan. NSE typically announces the exact timing a few days before the festival, generally a one-hour window in the evening. The session is open across Equity, Equity Derivatives (F&O), and Currency Derivatives segments, and sometimes Commodity Derivatives as well, depending on NSE's annual announcement.

Trading volume during this session tends to be lighter and more symbolic than a regular session, with many participants making small, token trades rather than large positions. For a full breakdown of timing conventions and participation guidelines, see the dedicated guide on Muhurat Trading.

How NSE Holidays Affect Your Trading

Holidays affect different types of market participants differently.

Day traders: Since intraday positions must close before the market closes, holidays themselves don't carry direct risk. The bigger consideration is the session right before a holiday, where volume can thin out earlier than usual.

Swing and F&O traders: Positions held overnight or over a holiday carry gap risk, since global events during the closure can move prices sharply once trading resumes. This is particularly relevant around expiry weeks; understanding weekly expiry days helps in planning around holidays that fall close to expiry.

Long-term investors: Holidays have minimal direct impact, though a holiday-shortened week can be a useful checkpoint for portfolio reviews.

SIP and mutual fund investors: NAV applicability shifts to the next trading day when a scheduled SIP date falls on a market holiday, which is worth factoring in around festival-heavy months like October and November.

How to Check the Next NSE Holiday

The most reliable way to confirm the next NSE holiday is the official NSE India website under its trading holidays section, which is updated directly from exchange circulars. Most brokers, including Zerodha, Upstox, and Angel One, also display the current holiday calendar within their trading apps, with the Dhanarthi Screener useful for tracking how holiday-adjacent sessions affect specific stocks in a watchlist. Financial portals like Moneycontrol and Economic Times republish the same official calendar as well, though cross-checking against the exchange source is always worthwhile for anything time-sensitive.

Conclusion

NSE observes 15 full trading holidays on weekdays in 2026, spread across national holidays, religious festivals, and regional observances, alongside the special Muhurat Trading session on Diwali Laxmi Pujan. Since every SEBI-registered broker, including Zerodha, follows this same official exchange calendar, there's no need to track separate broker-specific holiday lists for trading purposes.

Whether managing intraday positions, F&O contracts, or long-term SIPs, keeping this calendar in view helps avoid last-minute surprises around settlement timing and expiry adjustments. Current fund and stock data can be cross-checked directly on Dhanarthi alongside this holiday calendar when planning trades around a market closure, and Dhanarthi's financial analysis tools can help review a stock's fundamentals before entering a position ahead of a holiday-shortened week.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Dhanarthi is not a SEBI-registered investment advisor or research analyst. Holiday dates are based on official NSE and BSE circulars as of July 2026 and are subject to change; always verify on the official exchange website before making time-sensitive trading or settlement decisions.

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