Stock Market Closed on January 15 for Maharashtra Elections
Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed for trading on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The trading holiday has been declared due to Municipal Corporation elections across Maharashtra, including Mumbai.
Key Takeaways
- Equity & Derivatives Closed: No trading in equity, equity derivatives, or currency markets on January 15.
- Commodity Trading Open: The commodity derivatives segment will operate during its evening session.
- 16 Holidays in 2026: Indian stock exchanges will observe 16 trading holidays in the 2026 calendar year.
Why Are Markets Closed on January 15?
The public holiday in Maharashtra for local body elections has led to a full trading holiday for the Indian capital markets. This is a standard practice to ensure smooth operations and participation across all market centres.
Complete List of Stock Market Holidays for 2026
According to the official calendar released by the exchanges, here is the full list of 2026 market holidays:
- January 15 (Thursday): Municipal Corporation Election – Maharashtra
- January 26 (Monday): Republic Day
- March 3 (Tuesday): Holi
- March 26 (Thursday): Shri Ram Navami
- March 31 (Tuesday): Shri Mahavir Jayanti
- April 3 (Friday): Good Friday
- April 14 (Tuesday): Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
- May 1 (Friday): Maharashtra Day
- May 28 (Thursday): Bakri Id
- June 26 (Friday): Muharram
- September 14 (Monday): Ganesh Chaturthi
- October 2 (Friday): Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20 (Tuesday): Dussehra
- November 10 (Tuesday): Diwali – Balipratipada
- November 24 (Tuesday): Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
- December 25 (Friday): Christmas
Note: Four holidays—Mahashivratri, Ramadan Eid, Independence Day, and Diwali Laxmi Pujan—fall on weekends in 2026 and will not impact trading sessions.
Regular Trading Hours
On normal working days, the Indian stock market operates from Monday to Friday. The trading session runs from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM IST, with a pre-open session from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM. Markets remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Investors are advised to plan their trades and settlements accordingly around the holiday. For more details on market timings and , stay tuned to Newspage360.
