Is the Stock Market Closed on 14th January or 15th January 2026? 

There are several regional festivals and bank holidays falling in mid-January, which creates confusion around market timings and whether trading activity on the stock market will be impacted. On 14th January 2026, there will be a regional celebration of Makar Sankranti, and on 15th January 2026, the Maharashtra Civil Polls will be conducted. Many investors are wondering whether the NSE and BSE will remain closed or operate manually on these dates.   

Here’s a clear look at the trading status of the NSE and BSE on these dates to help investors plan their trades accordingly. 

Is the Stock Market Closed on 14th January 2026?

Despite the regional holiday of Makar Sankranti, the Indian stock market is open on 14th January, 2026, and both the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) are trading normally that day. The official calendar of stock market holidays for 2026 shows no holiday on 14th January 2026. 

Is the Stock Market Closed on 15th January 2026?

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have declared Thursday, 15th January, as a stock market holiday on account of municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra. This means that trading will be suspended for the entire day in the currency, F&O (Futures on Options), and stock segments.

The NSE declared in its notification that, in partial modification to Exchange circular reference no. NSE/CMTR/71775, the Exchange hereby notifies 15th January, 2026, as a trading holiday in the Capital Market (CM) segment on account of the Municipal Corporation Election in Maharashtra. 

Will MCX Remain Open on 15th January 2026?

In a separate circular, the NSE notified that the commodity derivatives segment will remain closed on Thursday morning and will reopen for the evening session. During the evening session, the commodity derivatives market will remain open from 5 pm to 11:55 pm. 

In a circular on Friday, the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) had clarified to traders about the settlement holiday due to the BMC election. It also states that there will be no settlement-related activities on Thursday, as banks will not provide clearing services on that day.

Those involved in commodity derivatives should adjust their trades around the stock market and MCX holidays. 

List of Upcoming Stock Market Holidays in 2026

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

NSE & BSE Holidays Falling on Weekends 

Here are the NSE & BSE holidays falling on weekends:

NSE & BSE Holidays 2026 for MCX

Here is a list of NSE & BSE Holidays 2026 for MCX:

Conclusion

As we conclude, the stock market is open on 14th January 2026, despite the religious event of Makar Sankranti, but the NSE and BSE will remain closed on the 15th of January 2026, on account of the Municipal Corporation Election in Maharashtra. For the upcoming stock market holidays, investors should check out the official stock market holidays calendar and plan accordingly. The MCX trading will remain open on the 15th January 2026 for the evening session. During the evening session, the commodity derivatives market will remain open from 5 pm to 11:55 pm. Those involved in commodity derivatives should adjust their trades around the stock market and MCX holidays. 

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