Bakrid 2026 Market Holiday: Stock Exchanges to Remain Closed on May 28 The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed on Thursday, May 28, 2026, to observe the Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha) holiday. This decision follows the official holiday calendar issued by the exchanges, which confirms May 28 as the designated date for the observance of the holiday. Trading activities across all major market segments, including equity trading, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB), and electronic gold receipts (EGR), will be suspended for the day. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will also remain shut during the morning session on May 28. However, commodity trading is expected to resume in the evening session. The closure marks the second scheduled market holiday in May, following the Maharashtra Day holiday on May 1. Other planned market holidays for 2026 include Muharram, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, and Christmas. Investors are advised to plan their trades and settlements accordingly before the holiday. The holiday closure resolves earlier confusion over whether Bakrid would fall on May 27 or May 28. While some states and institutions initially considered May 27, the majority of financial institutions and exchanges have confirmed May 28 as the official date. Bakrid, also known as Eid-ul-Adha or Eid-ul-Zuha, is a significant Islamic holiday commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s command. It is celebrated as the "Feast of Sacrifice" and symbolizes faith, devotion, and selflessness. The NSE and BSE have listed Bakrid as one of the scheduled trading holidays for 2026.#multi_commodity_exchange #national_stock_exchange #bombay_stock_exchange #bakrid_2026 #muharram
