Stock Market Holiday for Holi 2026: BSE, NSE to Close on March 3, Not March 4

Stock Market Holiday for Holi 2026: Exchanges to Close on March 3

As the vibrant festival of Holi approaches in 2026, investors and traders across India are seeking clarity on market closures. According to the official holiday list released by the exchanges, Dalal Street will observe a holiday on March 3, 2026, for Holi celebrations, providing market participants with a day of respite. Contrary to some confusion, the markets will not be closed on March 4, 2026.

Understanding Stock Market Trading Sessions and Timings

Equity trading in India occurs on all weekdays except Saturdays, Sundays, and declared exchange holidays. The daily market operations follow a structured schedule:

Pre-Open Session: Runs from 09:00 hrs to 09:08 hrs for order entry and modification, with a random closure in the final minute before order matching begins.
Regular Trading Session: Held from 09:15 hrs to 15:30 hrs for the normal and limited physical market.
Closing Session: Takes place between 15:40 hrs and 16:00 hrs to finalize trades.
Block Deal Sessions: Operate in two windows—morning from 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM and afternoon from 02:05 PM to 02:20 PM.