India Markets March 3: NSE, BSE Shut for Holi; MCX Evening Only

Is market open today in India? For Holi on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, both NSE and BSE are closed. All segments pause, including equity, equity derivatives, SLB, currency, and electronic gold receipts. MCX runs an evening-only session, while NCDEX stays shut all day. Trading resumes Wednesday. After Monday’s selloff on Middle East tensions, the pause could raise gap risk at the open. We explain today’s schedule, MCX trading hours, and simple steps to protect your portfolio.