Stock Market Holidays in April 2026: Check Full List
- March 31, 2026
- Posted by: Kashish Aggarwal
- Category: News
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It is essential for all investors and traders to be aware of the stock market holidays in April 2026 before starting short-term or intraday trading. Investors can also review the official holiday calendar for NSE & BSE. In April 2026, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed on two occasions due to important national and religious observances. In this article, we provide a detailed explanation of the stock market holidays in March 2026, their impact on trading, and key facts for investors to consider before investing.
Stock Market Holidays in April 2026:
The stock market (NSE & BSE) will remain closed for two days in April 2026, on 3rd April, in observance of Good Friday, and on 14th April, 2026, to mark the birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar.
On these days, there will be no activity across segments that include equity derivatives, currency derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB) and electronic gold receipts (EGR).
NSE Holidays in April 2026: Commodity Derivatives
Here is the list of timings for the commodity derivatives segment during the stock market holidays in April 2026:
| Date | Day | Description | Morning Session ( 9 AM to 5 PM) | Evening Session (5 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM) |
| 3rd April, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 14th April, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
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On the occasion of Good Friday (3rd April, 2026), the stock market will remain closed all day; however, commodity trading will also be suspended on 3rd April. Meanwhile, on 14th April 2026, the commodity market is closed for the morning session. Meanwhile, the commodity session does not close in full on any stock market holiday; at the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), the morning session remains closed, but the evening session resumes at 5 pm and continues until 11:30/11:55 pm.
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Upcoming Stock Market Holidays in 2026
Here is a list of upcoming stock market holidays in 2026:
| Date | Day | Description |
| 3rd April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 14th April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 1st May 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day |
| 28th May 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id |
| 26th June 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
| 14th September 2026 | Thursday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 2nd October 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 20th October 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| 10th November 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali |
| 24th November 2026 | Tuesday | Prakash Gurupurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
| 25th December 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
Disclaimer: Investment in the share market is subject to risk. This news article is for informational purposes only. Conduct your own research before investing in shares and other securities.
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