Mumbai, March 25: Indian equity markets will remain closed on Thursday, March 26, 2026, on account of Ram Navami, a widely observed public holiday across several states. Trading activities on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE will be suspended for the day.
All segments, including equity, equity derivatives, and Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB), will remain shut. Investors and traders should note that no buying or selling activity will take place during regular market hours. Settlement operations will also remain paused for the holiday. Stocks To Buy or Sell Today, March 25, 2026: Tata Steel, TVS Motor and HDFC Life Among Shares That May Remain in Spotlight on Wednesday.
Normal trading will resume on Friday, March 27, 2026, following the one-day break. Market participants are advised to plan their trades and settlements accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.
Looking ahead, March will witness another stock market holiday on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, for Shri Mahavir Jayanti. Several other holidays are lined up through the year, including Good Friday on April 3, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14, and Maharashtra Day on May 1. Stock Market Holidays March 2026: Full List and Holiday Dates.
In the commodity segment, the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will remain closed for the entire day on March 26. However, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will operate in the evening session from 5:00 PM to 11:55 PM, while the morning session will remain closed.
Under normal conditions, Indian stock markets operate from Monday to Friday, with trading hours between 9:15 AM and 3:30 PM, preceded by a pre-open session at 9:00 AM. Markets remain closed on weekends and designated holidays.
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