Stock Market Holiday Tomorrow on Dussehra: Are BSE, NSE Open or Closed for Trading on Tuesday 20 Oct? Check Calendar
- October 19, 2026
- Posted by: Neeraj Pandey
- Category: News
There is a stock market holiday on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026 for Dussehra, so NSE and BSE equity, F&O, currency and clearing segments stay closed, and trading resumes on Wednesday 21 Oct. MCX is shut in the morning but runs an evening session from 5 PM. Trades made on Monday 19 Oct settle on 21 Oct. The weekly Nifty expiry moved to Monday 19 Oct. Sources differ on the date of the November holiday for Diwali Balipratipada, so check the exchange circular.
Quick Answer
Yes, tomorrow is a stock market holiday, because NSE and BSE will remain closed on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026 on account of Dussehra. The equity, equity derivatives, currency and clearing segments are shut, and the morning session of MCX is closed while its evening session runs from 5 PM. Trades made on Monday 19 Oct will settle on Wednesday 21 Oct, and normal trading resumes on 21 Oct. This is the second stock market holiday of the month after Gandhi Jayanti on Friday 2 Oct, and the next ones fall in November and December.
A stock market holiday in the middle of a week changes more than the trading calendar. It moves the settlement date for Monday’s trades, shifts the weekly Nifty expiry, and leaves positions open for an extra day while global markets keep trading. Monday itself was also a weak session, with the Sensex and Nifty down about 1.2% at 3:24 PM IST.
This guide covers what is open and closed on 20 Oct, the settlement and expiry changes, the upcoming stock market holiday dates through December, and a short checklist for traders and investors. It is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell any share.
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Stock Market Holiday on 20 Oct 2026: What Is Open and Closed
| Segment | Status on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026 | Note |
|---|---|---|
| NSE and BSE equity | Closed | A stock market holiday for Dussehra |
| Equity derivatives (F&O) | Closed | No futures or options trading |
| Currency derivatives | Closed | Listed as closed in the broker notice |
| Clearing and settlement | Closed | An NSE clearing holiday |
| MCX and NCOM morning session | Closed | Commodity trading is paused until the evening |
| MCX and NCOM evening session | Open from 5 PM | Runs until about 11:30 PM or 11:55 PM depending on the contract |
| Banks | Closed in most RBI centres | Gangtok and Imphal stay open per one report |
The closure applies to the whole equity ecosystem, not only to cash market trading. I could not find an NSE circular to read directly, so these segment details come from broker and news notices, and the exchange circular is the final word.
The MCX evening session is the only trading window on 20 Oct. Commodity traders with open positions in gold, silver or crude oil can trade from 5 PM, and with Brent crude above $107 a barrel on Monday, that evening session may see active moves. Equity traders cannot use the MCX evening session to hedge share positions, because the two markets are separate and the equity segment stays shut for the whole day.
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Settlement and Expiry Changes Around the Stock Market Holiday
| Item | What changes | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trades made on Monday 19 Oct | Settle on Wednesday 21 Oct under T+1, because 20 Oct is a clearing holiday | 21 Oct 2026 |
| MCX evening session of 20 Oct | Settles on 21 Oct | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Fund withdrawals requested after 5 PM on 19 Oct | Processed on 21 Oct, per one broker notice | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Weekly Nifty expiry | Moved from Tuesday to the previous trading day | Monday 19 Oct 2026 |
| Next Nifty weekly expiry | Back on its normal Tuesday | Tuesday 27 Oct 2026 |
Because of the closure, Monday 19 Oct became expiry day for weekly Nifty contracts, which one market preview described as a session of sharp intraday swings around the 23,000 level. Anyone holding shares bought on Monday should expect the delivery to reach the demat account on 21 Oct, not on 20 Oct.
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Trading Week Calendar Around the Stock Market Holiday
| Day | Date | NSE and BSE equity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 19 Oct | Open | Weekly Nifty expiry day; Sensex and Nifty closed lower |
| Tuesday | 20 Oct | Closed | Stock market holiday for Dussehra |
| Wednesday | 21 Oct | Open | Trades of 19 Oct settle |
| Thursday | 22 Oct | Open | Regular session |
| Friday | 23 Oct | Open | Regular session |
| Saturday and Sunday | 24 and 25 Oct | Closed | Weekend |
That leaves four trading days this week, and the closure means the gap between Monday’s close and Wednesday’s open is a day longer than usual (my calculation). Overseas markets and crude oil keep trading on 20 Oct, so the opening on 21 Oct can reflect two days of global news.
Upcoming Stock Market Holiday Dates Until December 2026
| Date | Day | Occasion | Equity status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Closed |
| Sunday 8 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan | Special Muhurat trading session; timings to be announced by the exchanges |
| Tuesday 10 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali Balipratipada | Closed per most sources; one calendar lists Monday 9 Nov |
| Tuesday 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Closed |
| Friday 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas | Closed |
Sources disagree on the date of the Diwali Balipratipada stock market holiday. Three reports list Tuesday 10 Nov and one calendar lists Monday 9 Nov, so I show 10 Nov and flag the gap. The Muhurat session on Sunday 8 Nov is usually held in the evening for about an hour, but one calendar gives only an approximate window and the exchanges announce the exact timing closer to the date.
Risk: Holiday dates and segment timings can change by exchange circular. Do not plan an order, a margin top-up or a payout around the closure without checking the latest notice from NSE, BSE and MCX.
What Traders and Investors Can Do Before the Stock Market Holiday
- Check open positions in the derivatives segment, because there is no trading on 20 Oct to square them off
- Keep margin ready for the 21 Oct open, since the closure does not pause overnight risk from global markets
- Remember that fund transfers requested after the cut-off on 19 Oct will reach your account on 21 Oct
- Plan MCX trades for the MCX evening session only, and confirm the closing time with your broker
- Review the next stock market holiday dates in November, including Muhurat trading on Sunday 8 Nov
None of this changes the long-term case for any share. A stock market holiday is a scheduling event, and the useful habit is to check the exchange calendar at the start of every week.
Conclusion
Tuesday 20 Oct 2026 is a stock market holiday for Dussehra. NSE and BSE stay closed, MCX trades only in the evening, Monday’s trades settle on 21 Oct and the weekly Nifty expiry was moved to Monday. Mark the November and December holiday dates in your calendar and verify each one on the exchange websites.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is tomorrow a stock market holiday?
Ans. Yes. NSE and BSE are closed on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026 for Dussehra, and trading resumes on Wednesday 21 Oct.
Is MCX open on the 20 Oct stock market holiday?
Ans. The MCX morning session is closed, and the evening session runs from 5 PM on 20 Oct until about 11:30 PM or 11:55 PM.
When will trades made on 19 Oct settle after the stock market holiday?
Ans. Trades made on Monday 19 Oct settle on Wednesday 21 Oct, because 20 Oct is a clearing holiday.
Why was the weekly Nifty expiry on 19 Oct?
Ans. Nifty weekly contracts normally expire on Tuesday, and when the expiry falls on a stock market holiday it moves to the previous trading day, which was Monday 19 Oct.
Are banks closed on the Dussehra stock market holiday?
Ans. Banks are closed in most RBI centres on 20 Oct, with Gangtok and Imphal reported as exceptions, so check your branch.
What is the next stock market holiday after Dussehra?
Ans. The next one is Diwali Balipratipada on Tuesday 10 Nov 2026 per most sources, though one calendar lists Monday 9 Nov, followed by Guru Nanak Jayanti on 24 Nov and Christmas on 25 Dec.
Will there be Muhurat trading this year?
Ans. The exchanges are expected to hold a special Muhurat session on Sunday 8 Nov 2026 for Diwali Laxmi Pujan, and the exact timing will be announced by NSE and BSE closer to the date.
Is this article investment advice?
Ans. No. It is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell.
