Stock Market Holidays in May 2026: Full List of BSE and NSE Holiday Dates
In May 2026, the NSE and BSE will observe two trading holidays: May 1 (Maharashtra Day) and May 28 (Bakrid). On these dates, all trading segments will be suspended. Markets will also remain closed for the five standard weekends of the month. Traders should monitor official exchange websites for any updates to these schedules or settlement cycles.
Mumbai, April 29: Investors and traders should note that the Indian stock market will observe two trading holidays in May 2026. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed on these dates, suspending all trading activity across the equity, derivatives, and currency segments. In addition to standard weekend closures, the Indian stock exchanges will observe the following trading holidays during the month:
- May 1, 2026 (Friday): Maharashtra Day
- May 28, 2026 (Thursday): Bakrid
On these days, the markets will be entirely closed for trading. Investors with open positions or pending settlement obligations should account for these closures, as settlement cycles, such as the T+1 mechanism, will be adjusted accordingly to the next working day.
Weekend Share Market Holiday Schedule for May 2026
As per the standard operating procedure, the NSE and BSE remain closed on all Saturdays and Sundays. For May 2026, the markets will be closed for the following weekends:
- May 2 - May 3: Saturday and Sunday
- May 9 - May 10: Saturday and Sunday
- May 16 - May 17: Saturday and Sunday
- May 23 - May 24: Saturday and Sunday
- May 30 - May 31: Saturday and Sunday
While the equity markets remain fully closed on the aforementioned holidays, market participants in the commodity derivatives segment should note that operations may differ. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), for instance, often observes partial closures, typically keeping the morning session suspended while operating during the evening session.
Traders are advised to verify session-specific timings on the official exchange websites. Market participants are encouraged to check the official NSE and BSE websites regularly for any late-breaking circulars or adjustments to the trading calendar.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 29, 2026 01:47 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
