Republic Day 2026: Indian Stock Markets to Remain Closed on January 26
Indian stock markets are scheduled to remain closed tomorrow on Monday, 26 January 2026, in observance of the country's 77th Republic Day. This closure affects both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), with no trading sessions taking place throughout the day.
Impact on Different Market Segments
According to exchange data, while the equity markets will be completely shut, the currency market will also remain closed for the day. However, the commodity market will maintain operations for its evening session, providing limited trading opportunities for investors in that segment.
Upcoming Market Holidays in 2026
Following Monday's Republic Day holiday, the next scheduled closure for Indian stock markets will occur on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, for the celebration of Holi. The complete list of stock market holidays for 2026 includes:
- Thursday, 15 January 2026 — Municipal Corporation Election in Maharashtra
- Monday, 26 January 2026 — Republic Day holiday
- Tuesday, 3 March 2026 — Holi holiday
- Thursday, 26 March 2026 — Shri Ram Navami holiday
- Tuesday, 31 March 2026 — Shri Mahavir Jayanti holiday
- Friday, 3 April 2026 — Good Friday holiday
- Tuesday, 14 April 2026 — Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti holiday
- Friday, 1 May 2026 — Maharashtra Day holiday
- Thursday, 28 May 2026 — Bakri Id holiday
- Friday, 26 June 2026 — Muharram
- Monday, 14 September 2026 — Ganesh Chaturthi holiday
- Friday, 2 October 2026 — Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti holiday
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026 — Dussehra holiday
- Tuesday, 10 November 2026 — Diwali-Balipratipada holiday
- Tuesday, 24 November 2026 — Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev holiday
- Friday, 25 December 2026 — Christmas Day holiday
Weekend Holidays and Special Trading Session
Official NSE data indicates that several important holidays in 2026 fall on weekends, including Mahashivratri (15 February), Id-Ul-Fitr (21 March), and Diwali Laxmi Pujan (8 December 2026). However, investors should note that on 9 November 2026, the Indian stock market will observe a trading holiday but will open for the special annual Muhrat Trading session, a traditional auspicious trading period.
Recent Market Performance
In the final trading session before the Republic Day holiday on Friday, 23 January 2026, Indian stock indices continued their downward trend. Market analysts attribute this decline to multiple factors including:
- Investors booking profits amid geopolitical uncertainty
- Market caution ahead of the Union Budget 2026
- Mixed Q3 results for the financial year ending 2025-26
Exchange data reveals that during the last one-week period, the Nifty 50 index lost 2.51%, closing 0.95% lower at 25,048.65 points compared to 25,289.90 points at the previous market close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex index closed 0.94% lower at 81,537.70 points, down from 82,307.37 points at the previous market close.
Regular Trading Hours
Under normal circumstances, the Indian stock market operates during regular trading hours from 9:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (IST), according to official exchange data. These hours apply to all trading days except scheduled holidays and special sessions.
Investors and traders are advised to plan their trading activities accordingly, considering the complete holiday calendar for 2026 to avoid any disruptions in their investment strategies.
