Is the Stock Market Open or Closed on 14 January 2026?

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) publish an annual trading holiday calendar for the coming year. In 2026, the exchange calendar shows 15 official market holidays when equity, equity derivatives, and related segments will be closed. These holidays are announced through formal circulars and exchange notices.

Festivals vs Trading Holidays

In India, January 14 holds different cultural significance. For example, in most parts of North India, people celebrate Makar Sankranti. Pongal is celebrated in Tamil Nadu; Gujarat and Rajasthan observe Uttarayan; and Maghi is celebrated in Punjab, Haryana, and a few other states.

Even when widely celebrated, festival days may not be recognised as official exchange holidays. This is evident from past years, when market trading was open on Sankranti despite bank holidays being observed.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues a separate bank holiday list, which may include January 14 as a bank closure depending on regional observances. However, bank holidays are separate from stock market holidays and do not close the NSE or BSE unless the exchange calendar also designates the day as a market holiday.

Effect of Bank Holidays on Trading Days

When banks are closed on a holiday, but stock exchanges remain open, the markets continue trading normally, but settlements and fund movements can be affected. The reason: banks handle clearing, fund transfers, such as pay-in and pay-out, and depository operations. When there is a bank holiday, it automatically marks a settlement holiday even if the NSE/BSE is open.

For traders, a banking holiday means that even if a trade is executed through any trading platform, the transfer of shares and funds will happen only after the banks reopen. This extends the usual T+2 settlement cycle.

It is recommended that when trading on such holidays, traders plan liquidity and settlement expectations accordingly. Exchange Operational Status On January 14, traders can trade on the exchange during the regular hours listed below:

• Pre-open session starts at 9:00 AM
• Normal trading from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
• Post-trade clearing and settlement proceed according to SEBI guidelines.

International Exchange Closures for January 2026

Across the globe, different countries have different holiday lists for January. For example, most international markets, including Hong Kong, Singapore, France, Germany, the UAE, the UK, and the United States, are closed on January 1.

In China and Japan, markets remain closed on both January 1 and 2.

In the United States, major exchanges such as the NYSE and NASDAQ observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19 as an official market holiday.

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