Share Market Holiday: The NSE and BSE will remain closed on May 1, 2026, on account of Maharashtra Day. There will be no trading in the stock market on this day. However, partial trading will continue on the MCX.
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Stock Market Holiday – May 1: Next week, investors and traders will have fewer opportunities to trade in the stock market. On Friday, May 1, 2026, the country’s two major stock exchanges—the NSE and the BSE—will remain closed. On this day, no trading activities involving the buying and selling of shares, derivatives, or Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) will take place.
Market participants should plan ahead to avoid any potential inconveniences. Let’s find out: why exactly is the stock market observing a holiday on this day?
On Friday, May 1, 2026, the stock market will remain closed on the occasion of Maharashtra Day. This day is celebrated annually to commemorate the formation of the state of Maharashtra. Consequently, all forms of trading on both the NSE and BSE will remain completely suspended.
Partial Trading on MCX
The stock market will remain completely closed on May 1st. However, operations on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will not come to a complete halt. The morning session on MCX—from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM—will remain closed. Conversely, trading will continue as usual during the evening session, from 5:00 PM to 11:55 PM.
Upcoming Stock Market Holidays
May 1: Market closed due to Maharashtra Day
May 28: Holiday for Bakrid (Eid)
June 26: No trading due to Muharram
September 14: Market closed on Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2: Holiday for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 20: Market closed due to Dussehra
November 10: Holiday for Diwali
November 24: Market closed on Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 25: No trading on Christmas Day
Weekly Holidays on Saturdays and Sundays
Normal trading in the stock market takes place between Monday and Friday. Conversely, Saturdays and Sundays are observed as weekly holidays. Additionally, holidays may be declared on special occasions; however, prior notice regarding such closures is always provided to ensure that investors do not face any inconvenience.
