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
Stock Market Holiday Today: Why Is Market Closed Today and Will It Open Tomorrow on Holi? The Indian stock market is observing a holiday today to mark the festival of colours, Holi. The markets are closed for trading in all equity and debt instruments including NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange). The last trading day was yesterday, March 17, and the next trading day will be tomorrow, March 19. Holi is a significant festival in Hindu mythology, celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil. It is also known as the festival of colours, where people throw coloured powders and liquids at each other to celebrate the joyous occasion. The markets have been declared a holiday by the Indian government to enable traders, investors, and employees to participate in the festivities. The closure of the market today will not affect the trading activities or settlements. All transactions executed yesterday will be settled as usual on March 19. The holiday also means that there will be no new trading activity or orders placed during this period. Experts believe that the market's performance is expected to remain volatile in the coming days, especially after the recent surge in inflation and interest rates. However, with the markets closed today, investors may get a chance to take a breather and reassess their investment strategies before the next trading day. In other news, the Indian government has declared tomorrow as a public holiday to mark the occasion of Holi. This means that most banks, post offices, and government institutions will also be closed for business.#BSE #Indian_government #Holi #NSE #National_Stock_Exchange #Bombay_Stock_Exchange
