Synopsis: The Indian stock market will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in observance of Holi. While trading in the equity and derivatives segments will be fully suspended, the commodity market will follow a split schedule, reopening for the evening session.
Stock Market Holiday Alert: Market Closed for Holi 2026?
As investors navigate a volatile week marked by geopolitical tensions, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are gearing up for the first of three scheduled holidays in March.
Traders should note that while the festival of Holi (Dhulandi) is widely celebrated on March 4 in many regions, the official exchange-mandated holiday is tomorrow, March 3.
March 3, 2026: What’s Open and What’s Closed?
According to the official 2026 trading calendar, the closure applies to several key segments:
- Equity Segment: Closed (No cash market trading).
- Equity Derivatives (F&O): Closed.
- Currency Derivatives: Closed.
- Commodity Derivatives (MCX/NSE): Closed for the morning session (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) but will open for the evening session (5:00 PM – 11:30/11:55 PM) to align with global price movements in gold and crude oil.
Upcoming Stock Market Holidays in March 2026
March is the most holiday-heavy month of the year for Dalal Street, featuring three weekday closures:
| Date | Day | Occasion |
| March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
Note: Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) falls on Saturday, March 21, which is already a standard weekend closure.
Strategic Tips for the Shortened Week
- Margin Management: Since March 3 is also a settlement holiday, any credits from intraday profits or option sales made today (March 2) will not be available in your account until Wednesday, March 4.
- Global Volatility: With the US and Asian markets remaining active on March 3, Indian indices may see a significant “gap opening” on Wednesday morning, especially given the current US-Iran conflict.
- F&O Expiry: Weekly traders should adjust their positions today to account for the loss of one trading session ahead of the upcoming expiries.
The markets will resume normal operations across all segments on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 9:15 AM.
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