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Stock Market Closed Today for Gandhi Jayanti: BSE, NSE Trading Halted
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News18•02-10-2026, 07:52
Stock Market Closed Today for Gandhi Jayanti: BSE, NSE Trading Halted
- •The Indian stock market, including BSE and NSE, is closed today, October 2, due to Gandhi Jayanti.
- •Trading in equities, derivatives, and commodities is suspended on both exchanges.
- •Markets will resume normal trading operations on Monday, October 5.
- •October 2 is a statutory holiday across multiple market segments as per the official NSE trading holiday calendar.
- •Upcoming market holidays in 2026 include Dussehra, Diwali, Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev, and Christmas.
Key Questions Answered
No, the Indian stock market remains closed today, October 2, on account of Gandhi Jayanti. Trading across equities, derivatives, and commodities is suspended on both the NSE and BSE, with normal trading scheduled to resume on Monday, October 5.
Upcoming market holidays for 2026 include Dussehra on October 20, Diwali featuring a Muhurat trading session on November 10, Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev on November 24, and Christmas on December 25.
The Indian stock market operates from Monday through Friday between 9:15 am and 3:30 pm. Additionally, a pre-open session takes place from 9:00 am to 9:15 am, and a closing auction session is held from 3:15 pm to 3:30 pm.
