New Delhi: Investors, take note—the Indian stock market will remain closed on January 15, 2026, in addition to the regular weekend holidays. Both the BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and NSE (National Stock Exchange) have issued circulars confirming the trading holiday.
Reason for the Closure
The markets will be closed due to municipal elections in Maharashtra on January 15. As a result, equity, equity derivatives, commodity derivatives, and electronic gold receipts trading will not take place on this day.
The BSE circular stated that equity derivatives contracts expiring on January 15, 2026, have now been extended to January 14, 2026. NSE also revised its earlier circular to declare January 15 a capital market and F&O trading holiday.
What Is a Settlement Holiday?
A settlement holiday is typically declared during elections or major public events, when banks and clearinghouses may be closed. This ensures smooth settlement of market transactions, avoiding operational issues. Since banks in Maharashtra will remain closed for the municipal elections, the stock market will also observe a holiday.
Upcoming Holidays in January 2026
With this change, the stock market will be closed for 16 days in 2026 excluding weekends. January 15 is the second market holiday this month, followed by Republic Day on January 26.
Other Key Holidays in 2026
- March: Holi (3rd), Ram Navami (26th), Mahavir Jayanti (31st)
- April: Good Friday (3rd), Ambedkar Jayanti (14th)
- May: Maharashtra Day (1st), Bakri Eid (28th)
- June–October: Muharram (26th June), Ganesh Chaturthi (14th Sept), Gandhi Jayanti (2nd Oct), Dussehra (20th Oct)
- November–December: Diwali (Bali Pratipada, 10th Nov), Guru Nanak Jayanti (24th Nov), Christmas (25th Dec)
Investors are advised to plan their trades accordingly.
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