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Stock Market Holidays October 2026: NSE, BSE Closed for 11 Days Including Gandhi Jayanti
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Moneycontrol•30-09-2026, 10:10
Stock Market Holidays October 2026: NSE, BSE Closed for 11 Days Including Gandhi Jayanti
- •Indian stock markets will observe 11 holidays in October 2026, including regular weekend closures.
- •Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will suspend trading on these specified dates.
- •Key trading holidays include Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 and Dussehra on October 20.
- •Equity and equity derivatives trading will be closed on these holidays.
- •The regular trading session for the equity segment operates from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm on non-holiday weekdays.
Key Questions Answered
No, Indian stock markets including the NSE and BSE will remain closed on October 2, 2026, for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.
Indian stock markets will be closed for a total of 11 days in October 2026, which includes regular weekend closures and specific holidays like Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 and Dussehra on October 20.
The regular trading session for the equity segment opens at 9:15 am and closes at 3:30 pm on all days of the week except Saturdays, Sundays, and exchange-declared holidays.
