Is the Stock Market Open Today? Check NSE and BSE Status for Krishna Janmashtami

Indian stock exchanges will remain fully operational for regular trading today, September 4, despite the nationwide observance of Krishna Janmashtami. This comes as people are searching online to know if the stock market (share market) is open or closed today.

Market Operations and Timings

Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) confirmed that normal trading schedules apply for the equity and equity derivatives segments. Investors can execute buy and sell orders during standard market hours without any disruptions. Stock Market Holidays in September 2026: Full List of NSE and BSE Closures.

Trading hours remain unchanged, with the equity segment operating from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM. Commodity trading on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) also continues as scheduled across its regular sessions.

Holiday Calendar Context

The decision follows the official 2026 exchange calendars, which do not list Krishna Janmashtami as a trading holiday. While the festival is widely marked with regional celebrations and bank closures across various states, it is absent from the mandatory closure list established by major Indian exchanges. Janmashtami Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open or Closed on September 4, 2026?

Market participants looking ahead to upcoming trading breaks must note that the next scheduled closure for the NSE and BSE is Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday, September 14. This is followed by the Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti holiday on Friday, October 2. That said, banks will remain closed for Janmashtami today in several states and Union Territories.

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