The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in observance of the Dussehra festival. This day marks the 13th stock market holiday in the 2026 calendar year. Traders and investors should note that there will be no trading in equity, derivatives, or securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments on this day. Normal trading activities will resume on Wednesday, October 21.
- The NSE and BSE are closed on October 20 for Dussehra.
- The Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) will be closed for its morning session but open in the evening.
- Upcoming holidays include Diwali-Balipratipada and Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev in November.
- Muhurat Trading will be held on November 8, 2026.
- The final market holiday of 2026 is on December 25 for Christmas.
Why is the stock market closed on October 20, 2026?
Dussehra is a significant Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Due to its cultural importance, the NSE and BSE observe a holiday on this day. This closure applies to all equity, derivatives, and SLB segments, ensuring that market participants can observe the festival.
What is the trading schedule for the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) on October 20?
The MCX will have a partial closure on October 20. It will remain closed during its morning session from 9 am to 5 pm. However, trading will resume in the evening session from 5 pm to 11:30 pm or 11:55 pm, depending on the commodity. This partial trading schedule allows some market activity while respecting the holiday.
Are banks also closed on October 20, 2026?
Yes, banks across most major Indian cities will be closed on October 20 for Dussehra and related festivals such as Dasara, Maha Navami, Ayudhapooja, and Durga Puja. The Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar confirms this closure, except for banks in Gangtok, which will remain open. Additionally, banks in several cities including Agartala, Aizawl, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Imphal, Itanagar, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, and Thiruvananthapuram observed a holiday on Monday, October 19, 2026, for related festivities.
What are the upcoming stock market holidays after Dussehra?
Following the Dussehra holiday, the stock exchanges will observe two more holidays in November. On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the markets will be closed for Diwali-Balipratipada. Another closure will occur on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, for Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev. Additionally, Muhurat Trading, a special trading session during Diwali, will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The NSE and BSE will announce the exact timings for Muhurat Trading through official circulars. The final holiday of the year will be on Friday, December 25, 2026, in observance of Christmas.
How many trading holidays are there in 2026?
In total, there are 16 trading holidays scheduled for the calendar year 2026. As of October 20, four holidays remain, including those in November and December. These holidays are planned to accommodate major festivals and public holidays across India.
