Stock Market Holidays in October 2026: Complete NSE & BSE Closure List
Indian stock exchanges NSE and BSE will remain closed for 11 days in October 2026. This includes two weekday festival holidays, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2) and Dussehra (Oct 20), alongside nine regular weekend closures on Saturdays and Sundays, requiring traders to plan positions accordingly.
Indian equity benchmarks, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will remain closed for a total of 11 days in October 2026. This total accounts for two special weekday trading holidays alongside nine regular weekend closures. Investors and traders planning their portfolios for the month must account for these non-trading days when managing settlements and active positions. Bank Holidays in October 2026: Full State-Wise RBI Holiday List & Closed Dates.
Weekday Festival and National Holidays
Major festival celebrations and national observances drive the special weekday market closures for October 2026. Trading across the equity, derivative, and segment-linked platforms will stay suspended on these designated dates:
- October 2, 2026 (Friday): Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20, 2026 (Tuesday): Dussehra
Both dates are designated as official trading holidays under the NSE and BSE holiday calendars for 2026, halting normal settlement cycles and regular market operations.
Weekend Closures: Saturdays and Sundays
In addition to the weekday festival closures, the stock market will observe regular weekly offs throughout October. Saturdays and Sundays account for nine non-trading days during the month:
- October 3, 2026 (Saturday)
- October 4, 2026 (Sunday)
- October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
- October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
- October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
- October 18, 2026 (Sunday)
- October 24, 2026 (Saturday)
- October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
- October 31, 2026 (Saturday)
Impact on Trading and Commodity Segments
While equities remain shut on these specific dates, participants dealing in multi-commodity segments should note that platforms like the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) follow distinct operational timetables. MCX typically operates in split sessions, morning and evening, and may function partially on certain festival days depending on specific exchange notifications. Dry Days in October 2026: Full List of State and National Liquor Ban Dates.
Market participants, institutional investors, and retail traders are advised to align their short-term strategies, margin requirements, and derivative expiry adjustments ahead of these holiday-shortened weeks.
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