📊 Stock Market Holiday on March 26: NSE, BSE Closed for Ram Navami
As March draws to a close, investors are closely checking whether stock markets will remain shut on March 26 or March 27 due to Ram Navami.
According to the official holiday calendar of Indian stock exchanges, Dalal Street will remain closed on March 26, 2026 (Thursday) for the festival. There will be no trading activity across equity, derivatives, or currency segments on this day. However, markets will resume normal operations on March 27, 2026 (Friday).
📅 Why Stock Market Holidays Matter
Knowing stock market holidays in advance helps investors plan their trades more efficiently. It also ensures smooth handling of related processes like:
- Fund transfers
- Trade settlements
- Portfolio adjustments
Being aware of non-trading days reduces the risk of missing important opportunities and helps maintain better financial planning.
📆 Upcoming Stock Market Holidays in 2026
Here’s a list of key upcoming holidays when NSE and BSE will remain closed:
- March 31 (Tuesday) — Shri Mahavir Jayanti
- April 3 (Friday) — Good Friday
- April 14 (Tuesday) — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
- May 1 (Friday) — Maharashtra Day
- May 28 (Thursday) — Bakri Id (Eid al-Adha)
- June 26 (Friday) — Muharram
- September 14 (Monday) — Ganesh Chaturthi
- October 2 (Friday) — Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20 (Tuesday) — Dussehra
- November 10 (Tuesday) — Diwali Balipratipada
- November 24 (Tuesday) — Guru Nanak Jayanti
- December 25 (Friday) — Christmas
⏰ Stock Market Trading Timings (India)
Indian stock markets operate on all weekdays except weekends and declared holidays.
Regular Trading Schedule:
- Pre-open session: 09:00 AM – 09:08 AM
- Normal trading session: 09:15 AM – 03:30 PM
- Closing session: 03:40 PM – 04:00 PM
Block Deal Window:
- Morning: 08:45 AM – 09:00 AM
- Afternoon: 02:05 PM – 02:20 PM
📝 Key Takeaway
- 📌 Markets Closed: March 26, 2026 (Ram Navami)
- 📌 Markets Open Again: March 27, 2026
- 📌 Plan trades and settlements in advance to avoid delays
