Is the Stock Market Closed on 3rd March or 4th March 2026? Check Details Here

Posted by : Neeraj Pandey | Mon Mar 02 2026

Holi is a trading holiday for the whole day, as mentioned in the official trading holiday list available on the websites of BSE and NSE. This implies that the currency, F&O (Futures & Options), and Stock segments will be closed for the whole day.

Stock Market Holiday Alert: The Indian Stock Exchange will remain closed on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, as it is a Holi holiday.

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Why You Should Track Stock Market Holidays?

It is vital to know the stock market holidays in 2026 to plan ahead and not face any last-minute problems. Keep an eye on the holiday list to not miss out on an important trading opportunity on BSE, NSE, and MCX.

Will MCX Remain Open Tomorrow?

The MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) too will observe a partial holiday tomorrow on 3rd March 2026. Trading will resume in the evening sessions from 5:00 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM.

The people engaged in commodity derivatives need to make changes in their trades according to the stock market holiday and MCX holiday time.

List of share market holidays in March 2026

Here is the list of share market holidays in March for 2026

Date	Day	Festival
3rd March 2026	Tuesday	Holi
26th March 2026	Thursday	Shri Ram Navami
31st March 2026	Tuesday	Shri Mahavir Jayanti

Share Market Timing

Timings	Session	Description
9:00 AM to 9:15 AM	Pre-opening session	In this session, investors can place, execute, and cancel orders before the market opens.
9:15 AM to 3:30 PM	Normal trading session	This is the main trading period when investors usually buy and sell shares.
3:30 PM to 3:40 PM	Post closing session	It represents the closing session to figure out the final closing price of the stocks.

In short, 3 stock market holidays are remaining for the rest of March 2026. Stay informed with the latest updates from Univest for accurate information.

Upcoming stock market holidays after March 2026

Here is the list of stock market holidays in India for 2026.

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-Balipratipada
24th November 2026	Tuesday	Prakash Gurpurb 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.