There is important news for those investing in the stock market. If you are planning to buy and sell shares on Tuesday i.e. October 20, then you will have to wait for a day. Domestic stock markets will remain closed on the occasion of Dussehra i.e. Vijayadashami. There will be no trading on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday. In such a situation, investors must check the holiday schedule before planning trading.
According to the 2026 holiday calendar of the exchanges, there will be a holiday in the stock market on Tuesday on the occasion of Dussehra. During this period, trading and settlement in equity, derivatives and securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments will remain closed. This is the second holiday of the stock market this month. Earlier on October 2, trading in BSE and NSE was also closed on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
Trading will resume from Wednesday
After the Dussehra holiday, the stock market will reopen on Wednesday i.e. 21st October. On normal trading days, trading in the stock market takes place from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. That means investors will not get a chance to buy and sell shares regularly on Tuesday, whereas normal trading is expected to start from Wednesday.
What will be the condition of MCX and NCDEX?
There is also an important update for those doing business in the commodity market. Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will remain closed for trading in the morning session on October 20, but is scheduled to resume trading in the evening session. At the same time, trading in the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will remain closed in both the sessions on the day of Dussehra. Commodity traders should plan their deals by looking at the official information of the respective exchange.
When will the stock market be closed in 2026?
After Dussehra, there are three more scheduled stock market holidays left in the year 2026. These include Diwali-Balipratipada on 10th November, Prakash Guruparva Shri Guru Nanak Dev on 24th November and Christmas on 25th December. This year Diwali Lakshmi Puja is falling on 8th November, Sunday. Traditional Muhurat trading is expected to be conducted in NSE and BSE on this occasion. However, its timing will be officially announced later. Investors should keep an eye on the notices from the exchanges for final information.
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