Stock Market Holiday On Holi: Are NSE, BSE Shut On Tuesday Or Wednesday?

So the Indian equity markets are taking a colorful break today. Trading on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE will remain closed this Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for Holi. The goal of this closure is to allow participants to celebrate the festival of colors. In fact, this marks the first of three trading holidays scheduled for this month. Plus, investors should prepare for a truncated four-day trading week.

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What Stays Closed Today?

But here is the main impact on your portfolio. There will be no action in equity, equity derivatives, or currency segments today. Is the settlement of funds happening? No. Consequently, the exchanges will not process any securities lending or electronic gold receipts until the next session. Moreover, the lack of clearing services means your trades from yesterday will settle a day later. Previously, some traders confused the date with Wednesday. So, the official calendar confirms that Tuesday is the non-trading day. Therefore, you can step away from your terminal without missing any price swings.

MCX and Commodity Trading Hours

Still, the rules are slightly different for the commodity markets. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will shut down only for the morning session from 9 am to 5 pm. The plan? To reopen for the evening session once the main festivities wind down. And, trading will resume at 5 pm and continue until the usual closing time of 11:30 pm or 11:55 pm. Accordingly, commodity traders still have a window to manage their global positions tonight.

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Full Market Holiday List: March – April 2026

Looking Ahead to Future Holidays

But when is the next big break after today? Investors will return to a full schedule until March 26, when the markets close for Shri Ram Navami. Why? Because the exchange aligns its calendar with major national and regional festivals. Essentially, March ends with another holiday on the 31st for Shri Mahavir Jayanti. Indeed, this cluster of holidays means traders must manage their liquidity more carefully this month.

Then there is the matter of special sessions like Muhurat Trading. The NSE has already marked November 8, 2026, for the Diwali Laxmi Pujan session. The reason? It is a symbolic hour of trading to welcome the new Hindu accounting year. Worth noting: The exact timings for that session will come out via a circular later this year. Ultimately, staying updated with the official holiday list helps you avoid failed orders and settlement delays.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the stock market open tomorrow, March 4? So, yes, normal trading will resume on Wednesday at 9:15 am. Because of this, you can resume your regular equity and derivative strategies as per the usual schedule.

Will banks also be closed today along with the NSE? In fact, most banks across India observe a holiday for Holi today. Additionally, this means online fund transfers like NEFT and RTGS might see some processing delays.

Can I still place After Market Orders (AMO) today? But yes, most brokers allow you to place AMOs during the holiday. Consequently, the system will send these orders to the exchange as soon as the pre-open session starts tomorrow morning.

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