Gudi Padwa 2026: Stock Market Open or Closed?

Plan Your Trades: Full NSE/BSE Holiday List for the 2026 Festive Season!

Plan Your Trades: Full NSE/BSE Holiday List for the 2026 Festive Season!

As India enters a vibrant festive season this March, traders and investors are asking one key question: Will the stock markets remain open? With Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, and Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) all falling within the same week in 2026, the trading calendar can get a bit confusing.

Despite the festivities, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have a very specific schedule for 2026. Here is the definitive guide to market openings and closures for the upcoming holidays.

Market Status: Gudi Padwa, Eid, and Navratri 2026

For many retail traders, the good news is that the markets will remain largely operational during the peak festive days of March.

Festival

Date (2026)

Day

Stock Market Status (NSE/BSE)

Gudi Padwa / Ugadi

March 19

Thursday

OPEN (Regular Trading)

Chaitra Navratri (Day 1)

March 19

Thursday

OPEN (Regular Trading)

Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)

March 20/21

Fri/Sat

OPEN on Friday / CLOSED on Saturday

Ram Navami

March 26

Thursday

CLOSED (Trading Holiday)

1. Gudi Padwa (March 19, 2026): A "Settlement" Holiday

While Gudi Padwa is a major bank holiday in Maharashtra, it is not an equity trading holiday.

  • Trading: You can buy and sell shares, F&O, and commodities as usual from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
  • Settlement: It is a Clearing and Settlement Holiday. This means while you can trade, the actual transfer of shares and funds (payouts) will be delayed by one day. Trades made on Wednesday (March 18) and Thursday (March 19) will be settled together on Friday (March 20).

2. Eid-ul-Fitr (March 21, 2026)

In 2026, Eid-ul-Fitr falls on Saturday, March 21 (subject to moon sighting). Since the stock market is always closed on Saturdays, there is no additional weekday closure for this festival. If celebrated on March 20 in some regions, the markets will still remain OPEN as per the official NSE circular.

3. Chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami

Navratri begins on March 19, and markets will remain open throughout the nine days. However, the festival concludes with Ram Navami on Thursday, March 26, which is an official trading holiday. Both NSE and BSE will be completely closed on this day.

Full Market Holiday List: March & April 2026

Plan your trades ahead with this list of confirmed weekday closures for the Indian stock markets:

  • 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. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti

Important Note for Intraday Traders

Since March 19 (Gudi Padwa) is a bank holiday in Mumbai, banking services like NEFT/RTGS might be unavailable or delayed at physical branches. Ensure your trading account is pre-funded by March 18 to avoid any margin shortfalls during the festive volatility.

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