Important News for Investors: No Trading in the Market on This Day Next Week; Here's the Reason

Stock Market Holiday – May 1: Next week, investors and traders will have fewer opportunities to invest in the stock market. On Friday, May 1, 2026, the country’s two major stock exchanges—the NSE and BSE—will remain closed. On this day, no activities related to the buying and selling of shares, derivatives, or Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) will take place.

Market participants should plan ahead to avoid any inconvenience. Let’s find out exactly why the stock market is observing a holiday on this day.

Market to Remain Closed on Maharashtra Day

On Friday, May 1, 2026, the stock market will observe a holiday on the occasion of Maharashtra Day. This day is celebrated annually to commemorate the formation of the state of Maharashtra. Consequently, all forms of trading on both the NSE and BSE will remain completely suspended.

Partial Trading on MCX

While the stock market will remain completely closed on May 1st, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will not observe a complete shutdown. The morning session on the MCX—from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM—will remain closed. However, trading will continue as usual during the evening session, from 5:00 PM until 11:55 PM.

Upcoming Stock Market Holidays

May 1: Market closed due to Maharashtra Day

May 28: Holiday for Bakrid (Eid)

June 26: No trading due to Muharram

September 14: Market closed on Ganesh Chaturthi

October 2: Holiday for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti

October 20: Market closed due to Dussehra

November 10: Holiday for Diwali

November 24: Market closed on Guru Nanak Jayanti

December 25: No trading on Christmas Day

Weekly Holidays on Saturdays and Sundays

Normal trading in the stock market takes place between Monday and Friday. Saturdays and Sundays are observed as weekly holidays. Additionally, a holiday is declared on specific occasions. However, advance notice is provided so that investors do not face any inconvenience.