Are markets open on Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid-al-Fitr in 2026?

Yes. NSE and BSE are open from March 19 to 21, 2026, and all major segments operate on regular hours. That includes equities, derivatives, currency, and commodity derivatives. Use limit orders near the open, and plan positions ahead of the upcoming holidays later in the month.

What are the remaining stock market holidays India in March 2026?

There are two remaining holidays this month. Markets are shut on Wednesday, March 26 for Ram Navami, and on Monday, March 31 for Mahavir Jayanti. No trading will occur on NSE or BSE across equity, F&O, currency, or commodity derivatives on these dates.

What are BSE trading hours today?

For equity cash, pre-open runs 9:00 am to 9:15 am IST, and the regular session is 9:15 am to 3:30 pm IST. Post-close processes follow. Other segments follow their exchange schedules. Liquidity is usually highest in the first hour and the last hour of trade.

Does T+1 settlement change because of NSE holidays?

T+1 means settlement on the next business day. If the next day is a holiday, settlement shifts to the following trading day. Funds credit, securities payout, and collateral release all move in line. Check broker notifications around holiday weeks to plan cash needs.

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NSE Holidays March 19: Markets Open; Next Shutdowns on March 26, 31

ByDanny Kontos March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

NSE holidays matter for trade planning and cash flows. Today, March 19, the NSE and BSE are open, and trading will run normally through March 21 despite Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri, and Eid-al-Fitr. Equity, F&O, currency, and commodity segments operate as scheduled. The only shutdowns left in March are Ram Navami on March 26 and Mahavir Jayanti on March 31. We outline hours, settlement shifts, and simple steps to manage orders and margins this week.