Is the Indian stock market open today and what are the exact daily trading hours?
Live Indian Stock Market Status & Clock
Real-time status based on official National Stock Exchange (NSE) & BSE operating rules.
Equity Closed • MCX Commodity Market Active
MCX closes at 11:30 PM IST. Equities reopen 9:00 AM IST
NSE & BSE Stock Market Holidays (2026 Calendar)
Official list of equity trading closures declared under exchange regulations.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Occasion | Impacted Segments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | Monday | Republic Day | Equity, F&O, Commodity (Full Day) |
| 2026-02-17 | Tuesday | Mahashivratri | Equity, F&O (Evening MCX Open) |
| 2026-03-03 | Tuesday | Holi | Equity, F&O (Evening MCX Open 5 PM) |
| 2026-03-20 | Friday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) | Equity, F&O (Evening MCX Open) |
| 2026-03-27 | Friday | Ram Navami | Equity, F&O (Evening MCX Open) |
| 2026-04-03 | Friday | Good Friday | Equity, F&O, Commodity (Full Day) |
| 2026-04-14 | Tuesday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Equity, F&O (Evening MCX Open) |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday | Maharashtra Day | Equity, F&O (Evening MCX Open) |
| 2026-05-27 | Wednesday | Bakri Id (Id-Ul-Zuha) | Equity, F&O (Evening MCX Open) |
| 2026-06-26 | Friday | Muharram | Equity, F&O (Evening MCX Open) |
| 2026-08-15 | Saturday | Independence Day | Weekend Closure |
| 2026-09-14 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Equity, F&O (Evening MCX Open) |
| 2026-10-02 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Equity, F&O, Commodity (Full Day) |
| 2026-10-20 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Equity, F&O (Evening MCX Open) |
| 2026-11-08 | Sunday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading) | Special 1-Hour Evening Session |
| 2026-11-10 | Tuesday | Diwali Balipratipada | Equity, F&O (Evening MCX Open) |
| 2026-11-24 | Tuesday | Gurunanak Jayanti | Equity, F&O (Evening MCX Open) |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | Christmas | Equity, F&O, Commodity (Full Day) |
The 5 Daily Trading Sessions of the Indian Stock Market
A common misconception among beginner traders is that trading only occurs between 9:15 AM and 3:30 PM. In reality, the National Stock Exchange executes orders across five dedicated daily phases:
Pre-Open Auction Session (09:00 AM – 09:15 AM IST)
From 9:00 to 9:08 AM, traders submit limit and market orders. Between 9:08 and 9:12 AM, the exchange matching algorithm calculates equilibrium prices to absorb overnight domestic and international news. From 9:12 to 9:15 AM, the system acts as a transition buffer.
Regular Continuous Trading Session (09:15 AM – 03:30 PM IST)
The primary trading window where continuous matching occurs on a price-time priority basis for equity cash shares, futures, and options contracts across NSE and BSE.
Closing Price Calculation Window (03:30 PM – 03:40 PM IST)
No orders can be placed. The official daily closing price of a stock is determined by calculating the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of all trades executed during the final 30 minutes of the session (3:00 PM to 3:30 PM).
Post-Closing Trading Session (03:40 PM – 04:00 PM IST)
Investors can buy or sell shares strictly at the already calculated official closing price, provided matching counterpart orders exist at that exact price.
After Market Orders Window (AMO) (04:00 PM – 08:57 AM Next Day)
Retail investors who have day jobs can place AMOs via Zerodha, Groww, Angel One, or Upstox. These orders are queued and dispatched to the exchange server at 9:00 AM sharp during the pre-open session.
Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026: History, Significance & Execution Rules
Muhurat Trading is a unique Indian stock market tradition spanning over 60 years at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Celebrated on Diwali evening during the auspicious Choghadiya, it commemorates the opening of new accounting books (Chopda Pujan) for the traditional Hindu fiscal year (Samvat 2083):
Key Muhurat Trading Rules to Remember:
- 1-Hour Session Only: The trading window lasts exactly 60 minutes, typically between 6:00 PM and 7:15 PM IST.
- All Regular Segments Active: Cash equity, equity futures & options, currency, and commodity derivatives are all active simultaneously.
- Token Purchases for Long-Term Portfolios: The majority of seasoned Indian families and institutional funds make token purchases in high-quality bluechip stocks (Reliance, TCS, HDFC Bank, Tata Motors) intended for multi-year holding.
- Strict T+1 Settlement: Any shares purchased during Muhurat trading are settled under the standard T+1 rolling settlement cycle on the next working business day.
Trading Holidays vs Settlement / Clearing Holidays Explained
Understanding the difference between a trading closure and a clearing holiday is vital to avoid unexpected margin penalties:
Trading Holiday
The exchange match engine is completely shut down. No orders can be entered, matched, or executed. Stock quotes remain frozen at the previous session's close.
Clearing & Settlement Holiday
Trading remains 100% active, but banks or clearing corporations (NSCCL/ICCL) are closed under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Shares sold on this day will have their settlement delayed by one extra day, and withdrawal of sales proceeds will reflect on the subsequent banking day.
Verified Video Guides: Indian Stock Market Hours & Calendar
Watch 4 comprehensive video guides explaining daily market timing sessions, holiday settlement rules, and Diwali Muhurat execution:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the stock market open on Saturday or Sunday in India?
No. The Indian stock market is strictly closed on Saturdays and Sundays for all normal equity cash, derivatives, currency, and commodity trading, except for rare disaster-recovery testing sessions or special Diwali Muhurat trading if Diwali falls on a weekend.
Can I cancel my order during the pre-open session?
You can modify or cancel your order only during the first 8 minutes (9:00 AM to 9:08 AM IST). From 9:08 AM to 9:15 AM, the order book is locked for price matching and no modifications or cancellations are permitted.
Are banks closed on the same days as the stock market?
Not necessarily. Commercial banks observe state-specific holidays declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act by the RBI, while the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE observe a unified nationwide holiday list. For instance, banks may be open on a stock market holiday or closed on the 2nd/4th Saturday while currency markets adapt.
What time does MCX commodity trading open and close?
MCX opens at 9:00 AM IST on weekdays. Agricultural commodities close at 5:00 PM IST, while bullion (Gold, Silver) and energy (Crude Oil, Natural Gas) continue trading until 11:30 PM IST (extended to 11:55 PM IST during US Daylight Saving Time).
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