Stock Market Holidays 2026: As a string of festivals approaches this week, traders and investors are seeking clarity on a pressing question: how will Gudi Padwa, Eid, and Navratri affect stock market operations? Here’s a breakdown of trading schedules and the list of market holidays for March 2026.
The country’s major bourses, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), are scheduled to operate normally from March 19 to March 21, 2026. This means trading will continue as usual across all major market segments, including equities, equity derivatives, currencies, and commodities.
Market Status During Gudi Padwa, Eid, and Navratri
• Gudi Padwa (March 19): Open
• Ugadi (March 19): Open
• Chaitra Navratri (March 19, 27): Open
• Eid-al-Fitr (likely March 20 or 21): Open
Although these festivals might result in bank closures in certain states, the stock market holidays are determined independently by the exchanges.
Stock exchanges follow a fixed holiday calendar, including only select national holidays. Regional festivals like Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri, and Eid do not automatically close markets. Traders can expect normal operations this week, with the only non-weekend March holidays being Ram Navami (March 26) and Mahavir Jayanti (March 31).
Stock market holidays in March 2026
Here's the complete list of days when markets are shut in March:
Date | Day | Occasion
March 1 | Sunday | Weekly off
March 3 | Tuesday | Holi
March 7 | Saturday | Weekly off
March 8 | Sunday | Weekly off
March 14 | Saturday | Weekly off
March 15 | Sunday | Weekly off
March 21 | Saturday | Weekly off
March 22 | Sunday | Weekly off
March 26 | Thursday | Ram Navami
March 28 | Saturday | Weekly off
March 29 | Sunday | Weekly off
March 31 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti