As the world rings in the New Year, most global stock markets — including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, France, Germany, the UAE, the UK, and the US — remain closed on January 1, 2026. China and Japan will also observe extended holidays on January 2. Amid this, Indian investors may wonder whether the domestic bourses are operational today.
Are Indian Markets Open Today?
Despite closures abroad, India’s stock markets — BSE and NSE — are open and trading as usual on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026. The official NSE website is the place where investors can go to find more information about specific holidays.
BSE & NSE Holidays in 2026
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has scheduled 14 holidays for the year 2026. Here “s the full calendar.
| Sr. No. | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
| 2 | Mar 03, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi |
| 3 | Mar 26, 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami |
| 4 | Mar 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
| 5 | Apr 03, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 | Apr 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 7 | May 01, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day |
| 8 | May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id |
| 9 | Jul 21, 2026 | Tuesday | Muharram |
| 10 | Sep 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 11 | Oct 02, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 12 | Oct 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| 13 | Nov 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali-Balipratipada |
| 14 | Nov 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Prakash Gurpurab Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
| 15 | Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
The initial market holiday in the year 2026 is set to take place on January 26 (Republic Day). Major closures as well as Holi, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday, and Diwali.
MCX and Currency Derivatives Holiday
Moreover, it is imperative for traders to be aware that the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will not operate on January 26 both in the morning and evening sessions. Consequently, trading in the Currency Derivatives Segment will also be stopped on that day.
