Indian stock markets will have a shortened week, with NSE and BSE closed on Friday, May 1, for Maharashtra Day. The holiday calendar for 2026 lists 16 market holidays in total, with eight more closures after this week. MCX will operate partially, while NCDEX will remain fully closed.
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.
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