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Stock Market Holiday: Know When BSE and NSE Will Close in October
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News18•18-10-2026, 17:26
Stock Market Holiday: Know When BSE and NSE Will Close in October
- •The Indian stock market will remain closed on October 20 due to the Dussehra festival.
- •Trading will be suspended across equities, derivatives, commodities, bonds, and forex on BSE and NSE on October 20.
- •MCX will remain closed during the morning session on Dussehra, but evening trading will be active from 5 PM to 11:30 PM.
- •Banks will also remain closed in most states on October 20, so customers should complete essential tasks by October 19.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian stock market will remain closed on October 20 for Dussehra, meaning both BSE and NSE will suspend all trading activities on that day.
No, MCX will not be closed for the entire day on October 20. While the morning session from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM will have no trading, the evening session from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM will remain operational.
Yes, banks will also remain closed on October 20 across most states due to Dussehra, prompting the RBI to advise customers to complete banking tasks by October 19.
