Share Market Holidays 2026

NSE and BSE

Based on the latest timings (effective 3 August 2026), the trading hours are as follows:

• Pre-open Session: 09:00 AM - 09:08 AM*
  *with random closure in the last one minute. Pre-open order matching starts immediately after the close of the pre-open order entry.
• Regular Trading Session:
  Equity (Stocks under CAS): 09:15 AM - 03:15 PM
  Equity (Stocks not under CAS): 09:15 AM - 03:30 PM
  Equity Futures & Options (F&O): 09:15 AM - 03:40 PM
• Closing & Post-close Sessions:
  Closing Auction Session (CAS): 03:15 PM - 03:35 PM (for stocks covered under CAS)
  Post-close Cash Market Session: 03:50 PM - 04:00 PM
• Block Deal Session:
  Morning Window: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
  Afternoon Window: 02:05 PM - 02:20 PM

Muhurat Trading

Muhurat Trading is a special, symbolic trading session conducted on NSE and BSE on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. The timings of the same shall be notified subsequently.

The Indian share market, anchored by institutions like the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), is an integral part of the country's economic and financial landscape. It offers multiple investment opportunities including stocks, derivatives, mutual funds, ETFs, and bonds, catering to a broad spectrum of investor preferences. The Indian stock market recently hit the USD 5 trillion (Rs 417.41 trillion) market cap milestone joining the exclusive USD 5 trillion market cap club globally. Overall, the Indian share market plays a crucial role in mobilizing capital, fostering economic growth, and supporting the country's economic growth.