Stock Market Holiday Today, May 1: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed on May 1 in observance of Maharashtra Day. Trading will not take place across key segments, including equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLBs), currency derivatives, and interest rate derivatives.
In the commodity space, trading activity will see a split schedule. The commodity derivatives segment will remain closed during the morning session from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, trading will resume in the evening session, which runs from 5:00 pm to 11:30 pm or 11:55 pm, depending on the contract.
India’s largest commodity exchange, the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), will follow the same pattern, staying shut in the morning and reopening for evening trade. Meanwhile, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will remain closed for the entire day across both sessions.
Stock Market on April 30
Ahead of the holiday closure, Indian equity markets ended April 30 under pressure. Benchmark indices declined as concerns around rising geopolitical tensions and a sharp increase in Brent crude prices weighed on sentiment. The broader market mood remained weak through the week, with the indices extending losses after a brief early recovery.
The Indian equity benchmarks closed the week in negative territory, breaking a two-week winning streak. Persistent geopolitical concerns and subdued earnings expectations from major IT companies contributed to the decline.
The Nifty 50 fell 1.87 per cent to finish at 23,897.95, while the Sensex dropped 2.33 per cent to close at 76,664.21.
Stock Market Holiday 2026
Looking ahead, the Indian stock market is set to observe around nine additional holidays in 2026. In May alone, two trading holidays are scheduled: May 1 for Maharashtra Day and May 28 for Bakri Id. June will also see one holiday.
There are no market holidays planned for July and August. September and December will each have one holiday, while October and November are expected to include two trading holidays each.
Four major holidays in 2026 fall on weekends, meaning they will not lead to market closures. These include Mahashivratri (February 15), Eid-Ul-Fitr (March 21), Independence Day (August 15), and Diwali Laxmi Pujan (November 8).
Diwali Laxmi Pujan will fall on a Sunday, but exchanges will conduct the customary one-hour Muhurat Trading session, with exact timings to be announced closer to the date. Independence Day will fall on a Saturday.
(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice. ET NOW DIGITAL suggests its readers/audience to consult their financial advisors before making any money-related decisions.)
