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CNBC Awaaz•01-10-2026, 21:49
Stock Market Closed October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti: NSE-BSE Full Update.
  • •The stock market will be closed on October 2 due to Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.
  • •Trading will be suspended on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE).
  • •Both the equity market and the commodity segment will not see any trading.
  • •In October 2026, the stock market will be closed for a total of 11 days, including Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra.
  • •On normal days, trading in the equity segment takes place from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.

Key Questions Answered

The stock market will be closed on October 2 due to Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, suspending trading across both the BSE and NSE. Both trading sessions will also be closed on the Multi Commodity Exchange and the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange.

In October 2026, the stock market will be closed for a total of 11 days, which includes regular weekend closures, the Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti holiday on October 2, and a Dussehra holiday on October 20.

On normal days, trading in the equity segment takes place from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, while the market remains closed on weekends and pre-announced exchange holidays.