Indian stock exchanges, including the BSE and NSE, will remain closed on Friday, June 26, 2026, in observance of Muharram. Trading will pause for the day and resume on Monday, June 29, 2026. Investors should plan their trades and margin requirements accordingly, as there will be no settlement or trading operations during this one-day break.
What Happened
Indian stock markets will remain closed on Friday, June 26, 2026, in observance of the Muharram holiday. This closure affects all trading segments, including equity, equity derivatives, and the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segment, across both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Market Resumption
Trading operations will remain suspended throughout Friday. The markets are scheduled to resume regular trading activity on Monday, June 29, 2026. Pre-open and market hours will follow the standard schedule, starting at 9:15 AM IST.
Why This Matters For Investors
For active traders and investors, holidays can impact settlement schedules and margin requirements. India operates on a T+1 settlement cycle, meaning trades are settled one business day after the transaction. Transactions executed on Thursday, June 25, will be settled by the next working day, Monday, June 29. Investors with leveraged positions or those needing to adjust margins should account for the gap in trading activity during the weekend.
The 2026 Holiday Calendar
The Muharram closure is part of the 16 trading holidays scheduled for the calendar year 2026. Following this break, the exchange calendar shows no further trading holidays for July and August. The next scheduled market closure will occur on September 14, 2026, for Ganesh Chaturthi.
Impact of Global Markets
While Indian exchanges will be closed, global markets will remain operational. Investors with exposure to international stocks, commodities, or global indices should note that any market-moving events occurring on Friday will be reflected when the Indian exchanges reopen on Monday morning. It is common for the Indian market to open with a gap up or gap down on Monday, depending on the performance of global peers and international developments during the holiday.