NSE 2026 Holidays: 16 Trading Breaks Impact Investors, BMC Elections Cause Closure

• NSE and BSE are closed today, Thursday, due to Municipal Corporation elections (BMC Elections) in Maharashtra, affecting equity, derivatives, and commodity segments.
• The NSE equity segment will observe 16 trading holidays in 2026, excluding weekends, impacting market volatility and investment planning.
• Holidays include national, religious, and state-specific events like Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Diwali, and Maharashtra Day.
• Some festivals, such as Maha Shivaratri and Independence Day, fall on weekends, where trading will occur but settlement may be delayed.
• A special 'Muhurat Trading' session is planned for Diwali Lakshmi Puja on November 8, 2026, despite it being a Sunday holiday.

Why It Matters: NSE will have 16 trading holidays in 2026, impacting investors and market operations, with today's closure due to BMC elections.