The Indian stock market will remain closed on March 26, 2026, in observance of Ram Navami. Trading on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will resume on March 27, 2026.
On this holiday, the commodity segment will be closed during the morning session but will reopen for trading in the evening. Specifically, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will be closed from 9 am to 5 pm.
In total, there are 16 stock market holidays scheduled for 2026. Following Ram Navami, the next holiday will occur on March 31, 2026, for Shri Mahavir Jayanti, and the market will also close on April 3, 2026, for Good Friday.
Trading in equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing, currency derivatives, and interest rate derivatives will be fully suspended on March 26. Additionally, the largest agri-commodity exchange, NCDEX, will remain closed for both trading sessions.
The stock market experienced gains for the second consecutive session on March 25, 2026, indicating a positive trend leading into the holiday. However, trading will be suspended on 10 more occasions throughout the remaining months of 2026.
As the market prepares for this holiday, it is important to note that the final market holiday for the year will be Christmas on December 25.
Investors and traders are advised to plan accordingly, as the upcoming holidays will lead to shorter trading weeks. The market’s operational calendar will be impacted by these closures, affecting liquidity and trading strategies.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential market reactions to the holiday closures.
