After days of heavy selling, sharp swings, and cautious investor sentiment, trading activity has come to a complete halt, not because of market recovery, but due to an unscheduled holiday.
The stock market is closed today, January 15th, due to municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra. The Maharashtra government has declared a public holiday for civic elections across several local bodies, including Mumbai. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are headquartered in Mumbai. As a result, trading activity across equity, equity derivatives, and related segments has been suspended for the day. Trading will resume normally on Friday, January 16, 2026.
When Is the Next NSE Holiday After Today?
After the January 15 stock market holiday, the next scheduled trading holiday is on Republic Day when the stock market will remain fully closed on January 26 which is a Monday.
Full List of NSE Trading Holidays in 2026
The NSE observes multiple trading holidays in 2026, mainly due to national festivals and regional observances. These trading holidays apply to equity, derivative, and commodity segments, while Saturdays and Sundays will be a regular non-trading days.
Full Trading Holidays LIST
Republic Day: January 26, Monday
Holi: March 3, Tuesday
Shri Ram Navami: March 26, Thursday
Mahavir Jayanti: March 31, Tuesday
Maharashtra Day: May 1, Friday
Bakri Id / Eid ul-Adha: May 28, Thursday
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: October 2, Friday
Diwali-Balipratipada: November 10, Tuesday
Guru Nanak Jayanti: November 24, Tuesday
Christmas: December 25, Friday
Partial Trading Holidays and Muhurat Trading
Some festivals involve partial trading sessions or special Muhurat trading, which investors should track carefully:
Muharram: June 26, Friday
Ganesh Chaturthi: September 14, Monday
Dasara / Dussehra: October 20, Tuesday
Diwali-Laxmi Pujan: November 8, Sunday (Muhurat trading session)
Holidays Falling on Weekends
A few holidays fall on weekends and do not lead to additional market closures:
Mahashivratri: February 15, Sunday
Id-Ul-Fitr: March 21, Saturday
Independence Day: August 15, Saturday
