Upcoming Stock Market Holidays In October And November 2026: Dussehra, Diwali And Muhurat Trading Dates
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Indian stock markets will observe holidays for Dussehra, Diwali-Balipratipada and Guru Nanak Jayanti between October and November 2026. Muhurat Trading is scheduled for 8 November.
The Indian stock market will observe several trading holidays between 20 October and 24 November. The schedule includes Dussehra, Diwali-related holidays and Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev.
According to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) holiday calendar, three regular weekday closures and a special Diwali trading session fall within this period. The schedule applies to the equity market, although timings and holidays may differ across other market segments.
Stock Market Holidays In October And November 2026
The following dates are scheduled market holidays between 20 October and 24 November 2026:
Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
10 November 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali-Balipratipada |
24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev |
The stock exchanges will remain closed for regular trading on 20 October for Dussehra.
Although stock markets are normally closed on Sundays, a special Muhurat Trading session will be conducted on the occasion of Diwali Laxmi Pujan.
The next regular trading holiday will be on 10 November for Diwali-Balipratipada. Another trading holiday will follow on 24 November to mark Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev.
Muhurat Trading On 8 November 2026
Muhurat Trading will take place on Sunday, 8 November 2026, on the occasion of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. Unlike a standard weekend, the stock exchanges will conduct a special trading session to mark the festival. The NSE has confirmed that the timings for the 2026 Muhurat Trading session will be announced separately through a circular.
What Investors Should Keep In Mind
Investors should account for these closures when scheduling transactions, managing open positions and planning settlement-related activities. The 8 November session is a special trading event, while 10 November remains a separate holiday for Diwali-Balipratipada.
Market participants should also distinguish between trading holidays and settlement holidays. The two may follow different schedules.
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