Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE and BSE Open on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti?
The NSE and BSE will remain closed on Friday, October 2, for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. Trading across equity and derivative segments will resume on Monday, October 5. Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti marks the first major weekday trading holiday for the Indian stock markets in October 2026. Scroll below to know more.
Major Indian stock exchanges, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will remain closed on Friday, October 2, on account of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. Trading across equity, equity derivatives, and SLB segments will be suspended for the national holiday. Normal market operations will resume on Monday, October 5.
Trading Suspension Details Across Segments
According to the official holiday calendars released by the NSE and BSE, all trading activities - including the equity segment, derivatives segment, and Smooth Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segment - will stay shut for the day on Gandhi Jayanti. Bank Holidays in October 2026: Full State-Wise RBI Holiday List & Closed Dates.
Commodity derivatives markets, including the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), typically observe partial closures on such national holidays, with trading restricted during either the morning or evening sessions. Investors and traders are advised to check specific commodity exchange guidelines for detailed session timings.
Background on October Market Schedules
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti marks the first major weekday trading holiday for the Indian stock markets in October 2026. Following this closure, the bourses are scheduled to observe one more weekday holiday during the month, Dussehra on Tuesday, October 20, alongside regular weekend closures, bringing the total number of non-trading days for October to eleven. Stock Market Holidays in October 2026: Complete NSE & BSE Closure List.
Broking houses and clearing corporations will also remain closed, meaning settlement cycles for trades executed prior to the holiday will be pushed to the next working business day.
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