Nifty, Sensex idle as BSE, NSE shut for Muharram
Indian equity benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex will not open for trading today, 26 June, as both BSE and NSE observe a Muharram holiday. Only evening trading in commodities is available, while currency and debt markets also remain shut.
Market overview
| Market segment | Status on 26 June | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BSE cash & F&O | Closed | Muharram trading holiday as per exchange calendar. |
| NSE cash & F&O | Closed | Equity and equity derivatives not available for trading. |
| Currency derivatives | Closed | No trading in exchange-traded currency products. |
| NDS-RST & Tri-Party Repo | Closed | Rupee debt and repo segments shut for the day. |
- No opening levels for Sensex or Nifty 50 are available today.
- Regular equity trading resumes on Monday, 29 June.
- Today is the only stock market trading holiday in June 2026.
- The previous equity holiday was on 28 May for Bakri Id.
Commodities market schedule
| Exchange / Segment | Session | Status on 26 June | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCX commodities derivatives | Morning (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) | Closed | Partial holiday, no trades in day session. |
| MCX commodities derivatives | Evening (5:00 pm to 11:30/11:55 pm) | Open | Trading resumes only in evening session. |
- MCX is observing a partial trading holiday for Muharram.
- Evening commodities trade will run up to 11:30 pm / 11:55 pm.
- MCX has scheduled 16 trading holidays in 2026, full and partial.
Equity and derivatives segments affected
| Segment | Exchange | Status | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Segment | BSE, NSE | Closed | No cash market trades in listed shares. |
| Equity Derivatives | BSE, NSE | Closed | Index and stock futures and options halted. |
| Currency Derivatives | BSE, NSE | Closed | Exchange-traded forex products unavailable. |
- All major equity-linked products are unavailable for intraday or positional adjustments.
- Traders must roll or hedge positions in the next available session on 29 June.
Debt and money market impact
| Market | Status on 26 June | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Currency market (exchange-traded) | Closed | No trading in currency derivatives. |
| Debt market (NDS-RST) | Closed | Government securities trading halted. |
| Tri-Party Repo | Closed | Short-term funding via triparty repo paused. |
- RBI-regulated segments referenced via NDS-RST are not available today.
- Money market participants must adjust for a one-day break in exchange-linked activity.
Remaining stock market holidays in 2026
| Date (2026) | Occasion | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 14 September (Monday) | Ganesh Chaturthi | Full-day equity market holiday. |
| 2 October | Gandhi Jayanti | Full-day equity market holiday. |
| 20 October | Dussehra | Full-day equity market holiday. |
| 10 November | Diwali Balipratipada | Full-day equity market holiday. |
| 24 November | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Full-day equity market holiday. |
| 25 December | Christmas | Full-day equity market holiday. |
- There are 16 stock market holidays in 2026 in total.
- With nine holidays already observed, seven remain, including today.
Global cues: Korean market moves
| Market/Asset | Movement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| South Korean stocks | Down 6% | Renewed selling in chipmakers tied to global AI sentiment. |
- Korean chipmakers saw renewed selling linked to global artificial intelligence sentiment.
- The move highlights sensitivity of semiconductor stocks to AI-related flows.
Banking operations
- Banks follow the RBI holiday calendar, which can differ by state.
- Equity market closure does not automatically imply a nationwide bank holiday.
FAQs
Q: Are BSE and NSE open for trading today, 26 June 2026?
- No, both BSE and NSE are closed today for Muharram as per their holiday calendars.
Q: Is the MCX commodities market fully closed today?
- No, MCX is closed in the morning session but open from 5:00 pm to 11:30/11:55 pm.
Q: When will regular equity trading resume after the Muharram holiday?
- Regular trading in equities and equity derivatives will resume on Monday, 29 June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are BSE and NSE open for trading today, 26 June 2026?
No, both BSE and NSE are closed today for Muharram as per their official holiday calendars.
Is the MCX commodities market fully closed today?
No. MCX is closed in the morning session but open in the evening from 5:00 pm to 11:30/11:55 pm.
When will regular equity trading resume after the Muharram holiday?
Regular trading in equities and equity derivatives will resume on Monday, 29 June 2026.
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