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NSE and BSE shut on Friday May 1 Maharashtra Day first holiday of month
Economy
Published on 26 April 2026
It’s only the first of nine 2026 closures planned
Indian stock markets will be closed on Friday, May 1, due to Maharashtra Day, the first trading holiday of the month. After this break, nine market holidays remain in 2026, with additional closures still ahead for Bakri Id, Muharram, and Diwali, affecting trading schedules and investors’ timelines.
- NSE and BSE will remain closed on Friday, May 1
- The date is Maharashtra Day, the first holiday of the month
- Nine market holidays remain in 2026 after this closure
- More shutdowns are expected for Bakri Id, Muharram, and Diwali
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