Is Stock Market Closed or Open Today: There is confusion among investors regarding whether the stock exchanges will remain closed on March 20 due to Eid al-Fitr.
However, according to the official 2026 holiday calendars released by National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), there is no official holiday on March 20 for Eid al-Fitr.
This means that normal trading will take place on March 20 for all categories of stocks, including equities, derivatives, and other market segments. The normal routine will be followed, and no interruptions will be made. The same is applicable for the Multi Commodity Exchange of India, as it will remain open on March 20. This is because there is no official holiday on March 20, and hence, normal trading will take place for commodities such as bullion and energy. The normal routine will be followed, and trading will take place during both morning and evening sessions.
Stock Market Holiday Calendar for 2026
The Indian stock market will remain closed on the following dates in 2026:
January 15 (Thursday): Municipal Corporation Election - Maharashtra
January 26 (Monday): Republic Day
March 3 (Tuesday): Holi
March 26 (Thursday): Shri Ram Navami
March 31 (Tuesday): Shri Mahavir Jayanti
April 3 (Friday): Good Friday
April 14 (Tuesday): Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
May 1 (Friday): Maharashtra Day
May 28 (Thursday): Bakri Id
June 26 (Friday): Muharram
September 14 (Monday): Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2 (Friday): Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
October 20 (Tuesday): Dussehra
November 10 (Tuesday): Diwali-Balipratipada
November 24 (Tuesday): Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
December 25 (Friday): Christmas
Stock Market Timings in India
On normal days (Monday to Friday), the timings of the NSE and the BSE are the same:
Pre-open session: 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM
Regular trading session: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Equity derivatives (F&O): 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Currency trading: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
In short, there is no stock market holiday on March 20, 2026. Although it is mentioned that the date coincides with the confusion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The Indian stock exchanges like the NSE, BSE, and MCX are going to be operational.