Stock Market Holiday Today, August 26, for Eid Milad Un Nabi 2026? Know if BSE and NSE Are Open

The Indian stock market will remain open for regular trading today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, despite Eid Milad-un-Nabi. The NSE’s official 2026 trading-holiday list does not include August 26 as a trading holiday.

However, August 26 is a settlement holiday, meaning clearing and settlement of funds and securities will be deferred. Investors should therefore distinguish between a trading holiday, when exchanges are closed, and a settlement holiday, when trading can continue but settlement is affected. Stock Market Holiday: Will BSE and NSE Remain Open or Closed on Eid-e-Milad and Raksha Bandhan?

BSE And NSE To Remain Open On August 26

Trading in equities and equity derivatives on the BSE and NSE will continue according to normal market timings on Wednesday.

The official NSE holiday calendar lists the next scheduled trading holiday as Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, 2026. August 26 does not appear among the 2026 trading holidays. Therefore, investors can buy and sell shares as usual on August 26. Stock Market Holidays in August 2026: Full List of NSE and BSE Closures.

What Does Settlement Holiday Mean?

A settlement holiday does not mean that the stock exchanges are shut. Instead, clearing and settlement activities are deferred because banks and related settlement systems observe the holiday. NSE follows a rolling settlement system, with intervening holidays excluded when determining the settlement date. For investors, this can affect when funds or securities from trades become available.

What Happens To Shares And Sale Proceeds?

Based on the settlement schedule outlined in the information provided:

• Trade proceeds: Sale proceeds from trades executed on Tuesday, August 25, will be available after settlement on Thursday, August 27.
• Shares purchased: Shares bought on August 25 can be sold after the relevant settlement is completed on August 27.
• Withdrawals: Withdrawal requests placed after 4 pm on August 25 may be processed on August 27, while instant withdrawals are expected to continue on August 26.
• IPO-related transactions: IPO fund processing, mandate debits and share credits scheduled around August 26 may be processed on August 27.

Investors should also check with their individual broker for any broker-specific processing timelines.

Will MCX Be Open On August 26?

The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will also remain open for trading on August 26. Its official 2026 trading-holiday calendar does not list Eid Milad as a trading holiday.

MCX normally operates a morning session from 9 am to 5 pm and an evening session from 5 pm to 11:30 pm, subject to the applicable commodity and trading schedule.  However, August 26 is listed as an MCX settlement holiday, with the next banking day used for settlement-related obligations.

Next Stock Market Holiday In September 2026

The next scheduled trading holiday for the equity and derivatives markets is Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday, September 14. The other remaining trading holidays in 2026 include Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali-Balipratipada, Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev and Christmas.

The NSE has also scheduled Muhurat Trading on Sunday, November 8, 2026, for Diwali Laxmi Pujan, with timings to be notified separately.

What Is Eid Milad-Un-Nabi?

Eid Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Milad-un-Nabi or Mawlid, commemorates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. The observance falls during Rabi' al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

The occasion is marked by prayers, religious gatherings and community activities in different parts of India and elsewhere.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 26, 2026 06:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).