Stock Market Holiday on Dussehra 2026: Are NSE and BSE Open on October 20? Check Details
Both the NSE and BSE will remain closed on Tuesday, October 20, for Dussehra, with regular trading operations resuming the following morning. Because October 20 is an official trading holiday, it will not be counted as a business day for clearing and settlement of trades executed just prior. Scroll below to know more.
Major Indian stock exchanges will remain closed on Tuesday, October 20, on account of Dussehra (Vijayadashami). Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have confirmed that trading activities across segments will stay suspended for the festival, resuming regular operations the following morning.
Exchange Holiday Status and Affected Segments
Trading operations across the equities, derivatives, and securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments will remain shut.
- Equity Segment: Closed for trading. No fresh orders will be executed during the day.
- Derivative Segment: Futures and options trading will remain suspended.
- Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX): Commodity trading holiday schedules typically involve morning sessions closing or full-day suspensions depending on specific exchange notifications, with evening sessions often resuming. Traders should check specific commodity advisories. Dussehra 2026: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Ravan Dahan and Puja Timings.
Impact on Settlement Cycles and Bank Holidays
Because October 20 is an official trading holiday, it will not be counted as a business day for clearing and settlement of trades executed just prior. Payouts and settlement obligations for trades made on preceding days will roll over to the next working day. Dussehra 2026: Are Schools and Banks Closed on October 20? Check Details.
Following Dussehra, market participants will look ahead to subsequent holiday closures later in the autumn season, including Diwali celebrations in November. Normal market hours run from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on all standard business days.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 04, 2026 05:32 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
