The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are scheduled to maintain normal trading operations between March 19 and March 21, 2026, despite multiple regional and religious festivals taking place across India. Equities, derivatives, currency, and commodities segments will operate without interruption through Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and the anticipated date of Eid-al-Fitr.
Chaitra Navratri, Gudi Padwa, and Ugadi fall on Thursday, March 19. Eid-al-Fitr is projected for March 20 or March 21, pending lunar sightings. The central exchanges operate on a strict annual schedule of 15 to 16 pre-determined holidays, which excludes these specific spring events.
Yes, the Indian stock market (NSE & BSE) is open on 19 March 2026 (Thursday).
Official holiday list shows March closures only on the 3rd (Holi), 26th (Ram Navami), and 31st (Mahavir Jayanti). Normal trading sessions apply tomorrow. (Gudhi Padwa is a bank holiday in some states,…
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Bank Holiday Discrepancy
Central equity markets will function continuously. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared March 19 a banking holiday in several regions, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Jammu & Kashmir. This localized banking pause is expected to impact regional fund settlements and clearing operations, even as nationwide stock transactions continue.
Official March Trading Calendar
The official 2026 market holiday schedule contains three weekday closures for the month of March. The markets previously closed for Holi on March 3. The remaining official closures for the month are scheduled for Ram Navami on Thursday, March 26, and Mahavir Jayanti on Tuesday, March 31.