Stock Market holidays on Mahavir Jayanti, 31 March 2026: The Indian stock exchange markets will remain closed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The markets will be closed on Mahavir Jayanti.

Therefore, there will be no trading on the BSE or NSE.

Is the Stock Market Closed Today for Mahavir Jayanti.?

Indian stock markets will remain closed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Trading and settlement activities across segments such as equity, equity derivatives, and Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) will not take place on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

When Wil Stock Markets to Reopen?

Trading will resume on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. However, the day will be observed as a settlement holiday due to annual bank closing. On such days, trading is allowed, but settlement activities like pay-in and payout of funds and securities are not processed.

Normal Stock Market Timings in India

Under usual conditions, Indian stock markets operate from Monday to Friday. The main trading session runs from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, while a pre-open session is held from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM. Markets remain closed on weekends and on officially declared holidays.

Stock Market Holidays This Week

The holiday for Mahavir Jayanti is followed by another closure later in the week for Good Friday on April 3, 2026. In addition, markets will remain closed on April 4 and April 5 due to the weekend.

Will MCX and NCDEX remain open on March 31?

However, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will be shut down for the whole day on March 31st. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), on the other hand, will be operating in a half-day session format. The exchange will be shut down during the morning session (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), but it will be open during the evening session (5:00 PM to 11:55 PM).