Equity, Derivatives and SLB Segments to Stay Shut; MCX Evening Session Will Continue

Investors and traders should note that India's leading stock exchanges—the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)—will remain closed on Friday, June 26, 2026, in observance of Muharram, one of the officially designated market holidays for the year.

The trading holiday will apply across all major market segments, including equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, and the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segment. Normal trading activities will resume on Monday, June 29, 2026, following the weekend.

The temporary market closure gives investors a three-day break from equity trading and serves as a reminder to plan settlements, trading strategies, and investment decisions accordingly.

All Equity Market Activities Suspended

On June 26, there will be no trading or settlement activity on either the NSE or BSE. This includes:

• Equity Cash Market

• Equity Futures & Options

• Currency Derivatives

• Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB)

• Exchange-Traded Products linked to equity markets

As the holiday falls on a Friday and is followed by the weekend, investors will experience a three-day trading pause before markets reopen on Monday morning.

Regular Trading Schedule Resumes on June 29

When trading resumes, exchanges will operate according to their standard timings:

• Pre-open Session: 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

• Regular Market Session: 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM

Market participants should ensure that pending trades, settlement obligations, and margin requirements are managed before the holiday to avoid any inconvenience.

Commodity Market Trading Schedule

Unlike the equity markets, commodity exchanges will follow different trading schedules.

NCDEX

The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will remain closed throughout the day on June 26.

MCX

The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will observe a partial trading holiday.

• Morning Session: Closed (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

• Evening Session: Open (5:00 PM – 11:55 PM)

This means traders in bullion, crude oil, natural gas and other internationally linked commodities can continue trading during the evening session.

Why MCX Opens in the Evening

MCX aligns a significant portion of its trading hours with international commodity markets such as COMEX and NYMEX. Since global commodity markets continue operating despite domestic holidays, the evening session enables Indian traders to respond to overseas price movements in gold, silver, crude oil, natural gas and base metals.

Next Scheduled Stock Market Holiday

Following the Muharram holiday, the next official stock market holiday in 2026 will be:

September 14, 2026 (Monday) – Ganesh Chaturthi

Apart from these scheduled holidays, Indian stock exchanges remain closed every Saturday and Sunday.

Holiday Planning Matters for Investors

Market holidays can influence trading volumes and short-term volatility before and after the break. Institutional investors often adjust portfolios, while traders may reduce leveraged positions ahead of extended weekends.

Investors should also consider:

• Settlement timelines for executed trades

• Derivatives expiry planning

• Margin availability

• Mutual fund NAV processing

• Corporate actions and dividend record dates that may fall around holidays

Planning transactions in advance can help avoid delays in settlements and ensure smoother portfolio management.

Key Takeaways

• NSE and BSE will remain closed on Friday, June 26, 2026.

• Equity, derivatives, currency and SLB segments will remain shut.

• Markets will reopen on Monday, June 29, 2026.

• NCDEX will remain closed for the day.

• MCX will operate only during the evening session (5:00 PM–11:55 PM).

• The next stock market holiday will be on September 14, 2026, for Ganesh Chaturthi.

Investors are advised to consult the official exchange holiday calendar while planning their trading and investment activities throughout the year.