Summary
Indian stock markets will be closed on Friday, May 1, for Maharashtra Day. It’s the first holiday of the month. After this, nine more market holidays are left in 2026, including Bakri Id, Muharram, and Diwali.
If you’re planning trades for next week, remember Indian stock markets will be closed on Friday, May 1, 2026. Both National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain shut for Maharashtra Day.
Maharashtra Day is celebrated every year on May 1 to mark the state’s formation in 1960. May 1 is also celebrated as Labour Day in many parts of the country.
All major segments will remain closed on May 1, like equities, derivatives, currency, and debt markets. On the commodities side, the morning session on Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will also be shut.
However, the evening session (5:00 PM to 11:55 PM) will remain active for globally linked commodities like crude oil, gold, and silver. For market participants, April 30 (Wednesday) will be the last trading session before the long weekend.
What Should Investors Do Before Stock Market Holiday Next Week?
April 30 (Wednesday) will be the last trading day before the long weekend, so a few things to keep in mind:
- Long-term investors: No action needed. If your SIP is due on May 1, it will go through on May 4.
- F&O traders: Take a close look at your open positions. Any global news over the weekend will only reflect when markets reopen on Monday.
- Short-term traders: It’s better to avoid carrying risky or volatile positions into a three-day gap, especially in the current market.
Upcoming Stock Market Holidays in 2026
Here’s a quick look at the upcoming market holidays this year:
| Sr. No. | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
|
1
|
1 May 2026
|
Maharashtra Day
|
|
2 |
28 May 2026 |
Bakri Id |
|
3 |
26 June 2026 |
Muharram |
|
4 |
14 Sept 2026 |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
|
5 |
2 Oct 2026 |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
|
6 |
20 Oct 2026 |
Dussehra |
|
7 |
10 Nov 2026 |
Diwali-Balipratipada |
|
8 |
24 Nov 2026 |
Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
|
9 |
25 Dec 2026 |
Christmas |
In total, around nine more trading holidays are lined up after May, spread across the rest of the year. And, there are no market holidays in July and August, while October and November will see higher holiday activity.
Happy investing and thank you for reading!
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