Stock Market Holiday on Holi: Are NSE, BSE shut on Tuesday or Wednesday? Check full holiday calendar of March 2026 The Indian stock markets will be closed on the occasion of Holi festival. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will observe a market holiday on either Tuesday, March 16th, or Wednesday, March 17th, depending on the lunar calendar. As per Hindu mythology, Holi is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil. This festival is also known as the Festival of Colors, where people throw colors at each other and celebrate the arrival of spring. The market holiday will give traders and investors a chance to participate in this festive celebration without any trading worries. According to the official calendar released by the exchanges, NSE and BSE will be closed on March 16th or March 17th, depending on whether Holi falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday. The last trading day before the holiday will be Monday, March 15th, while the first trading day after the holiday will be Thursday, March 18th. In addition to the stock market holidays, the government and many public sector undertakings (PSUs) also observe Holi as a national holiday. This means that government offices, banks, and other institutions will remain closed on either Tuesday or Wednesday depending on the lunar calendar. The full holiday calendar for March 2026 is as follows: * Monday, March 14th: Regular trading * Tuesday, March 15th: Last trading day before Holi * March 16th (Tuesday) or March 17th (Wednesday): Market holiday due to Holi * Thursday, March 18th: First trading day after the holiday Investors and traders are advised to check the market hours and holidays in advance to avoid any last-minute surprises. With the stock markets closed for a day, this festive break will ...#BSE #Holi #NSE #National_Stock_Exchange #Bombay_Stock_Exchange #Indian_stock_markets
