Stock Market Holidays During Dhanteras and Diwali 2026: NSE, BSE and Muhurat Trading Dates

Investors and traders looking to act in the market during the festive season should look at stock market holidays during Dhanteras and Diwali 2026 before confirming orders. Important dates are spread across the weekend and the following Tuesday, with a special Muhurat Trading session on Diwali itself.

Are you looking to invest or trade? Review the stock market investment and trading information available and take a decision in the light of the holidays calendar.

As per the National Stock Exchange (NSE) holiday calendar, Dhanteras is on November 6, 2026, Diwali Laxmi Pujan is on November 8, 2026, and Diwali Balipratipada is on November 10, 2026. The special session on Sunday should not be confused with a regular, full-day trading session.

Stock market holidays during Dhanteras and Diwali 2026

The key dates for the festive period are:

The NSE's 2026 equity holiday calendar lists November 10 as Diwali-Balipratipada and identifies November 8 as Diwali Laxmi Pujan, when Muhurat Trading will be conducted. Saturday and Sunday are also regular weekly market closures, except for the separately announced special session. Refer to the official NSE trading holidays calendar for exchange updates.

Is the stock market open on Dhanteras 2026?

Yes. Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, November 6, and it is not listed as a regular equity-market holiday by NSE for 2026. As such, there are no anticipated changes to the standard trading schedule, unless an exchange notifies an amendment to the schedule.

The normal session for NSE equity market is from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. IST, and the normal session for NSE equity derivatives is from 9:15 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. IST. Investors are advised to refer to the segment and broker notices before placing orders.

Muhurat Trading 2026: Date and session details

Muhurat Trading is a special trading session held around Diwali. It is traditional for many market participants to start the new financial year with this special trading session. This is a full-fledged market session with normal investment risks.

• Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026.

• Occasion: Diwali Laxmi Pujan.

• Session type: Special Muhurat Trading session, not a regular full-day trading session.

• Timings: Check the latest NSE and BSE special-session circulars and your broker's notice. The annual holiday calendar states that timings will be notified separately.

Do not assume that normal weekday market timings apply on Muhurat Trading day. Exchanges may publish specific timings for pre-open, block deals, normal Muhurat trading, closing, and other session components. The final exchange notice should be treated as authoritative.

Is Diwali a full stock market holiday in 2026?

November 8 is a trading holiday for Diwali Laxmi Pujan in the annual NSE calendar. However, the exchange has also scheduled Muhurat Trading for the same day. Regular trading sessions are not held during holidays, but special sessions are scheduled based on market demand.

Understanding the distinction is important for investors as it alleviates the assumption that an exchange is completely inactive during off hours. Sessions are scheduled according to market demand and may be completely different from a standard weekday trading session. For example, liquidity and orders may be different during special sessions.

Diwali-Balipratipada holiday: November 10, 2026

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 is listed as Diwali-Balipratipada in the NSE equity holiday calendar. Regular equity trading is therefore scheduled to remain closed on that date. This is a separate holiday from Diwali Laxmi Pujan on November 8.

November 9 is a Monday between the Sunday Muhurat trading and the Balipratipada holiday. This means that between November 7 and November 10, the stock markets may not be closed. The annual calendar has marked November 9 as a regular weekday.

What should traders and investors check before the festive break?

• Open positions: Check deliveries, review your open positions, and be sure to alter your derivatives exposure before the break.

• F&O expiry and settlement: Look for changes in circulars that might impact positions held for the holiday. Be sure to check whether your orders are cancelled/active.

• Orders: Check whether pending orders remain valid, are cancelled, or need to be re-entered according to broker and exchange rules.

• Funds and margins: With a holiday break, review your collateral/margin position, especially if you have an open derivatives position.

• Announcements: Follow official NSE and BSE notices for changes to session timings, trading segments or settlement arrangements.

• Risk management: Avoid making rushed decisions simply because a special session is considered auspicious. Market prices can move in either direction.

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Where to verify the final trading schedule

Use information from exchanges directly and do not solely rely on social media posts and forwarded holiday lists. Go to the NSE market holidays and timings page and BSE notices and circulars page for the latest announcements. Your broker may provide session-specific instructions on their app, website or via client notifications.

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Conclusion

The key dates to keep in mind are November 6 (Dhanteras), November 8 (Diwali) and the special Muhurat trading session, and November 10 (Diwali Balipratipada). November 7 and 9 are typical closures for the weekend. The key is to confirm Muhurat trading session timings from exchanges to participate in them.
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