Synopsis: Investors on Dalal Street are heading into a series of short trading weeks. Both the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) will remain closed for three separate holidays over the next eight sessions. These breaks for Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, and Good Friday will pause trading in equities, derivatives, and currency segments.
Stock Market Holidays March & April 2026: NSE BSE Closed Days
If you are planning your trades for the end of the financial year, keep your calendar handy.
While the markets have been recovering well from recent global tensions, these scheduled holidays will offer a mid-week breather for traders.
Here is a simple breakdown of when the markets will be shut.
Upcoming Stock Market Holidays (March & April 2026)
Over the next 14 days, there are three main holidays to remember:
| Holiday | Date | Day | Market Status |
| Shri Ram Navami | March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Closed |
| Shri Mahavir Jayanti | March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Closed |
| Good Friday | April 03, 2026 | Friday | Closed |
Note on MCX (Commodities): For the Ram Navami and Mahavir Jayanti holidays, the MCX will typically be closed for the morning session (9 AM to 5 PM) but will reopen for the evening session (5 PM onwards). However, for Good Friday, the MCX usually remains closed for the entire day.
Why These Holidays Matter for You
- Banking & Settlement: Apart from trading, these are often “Settlement Holidays.” This means that if you sell shares a day before the holiday, the money might take an extra day to reach your account because the banks and clearing houses are also closed.
- Long Weekends: The holiday on Friday, April 3 (Good Friday), will create a three-day long weekend. Many traders use this time to re-evaluate their portfolios for the new financial year (FY 2026-27).
- Expiry Cycles: Since Thursday, March 26 is a holiday, the weekly expiry for certain options contracts will be moved to Wednesday, March 25 (today).
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Looking Further Ahead in April
After this cluster of holidays, there is one more break in the middle of April:
- April 14 (Tuesday): The market will be closed to mark Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti.
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