Mumbai: Indian stock markets will remain closed on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, on account of Dussehra. Trading activities on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain suspended for the day.
Investors and traders should consider the holiday while planning their market transactions for the coming week.
This will be the second and final stock market holiday in October. Several additional trading holidays are scheduled for November and December.
Why Will NSE And BSE Remain Closed?
According to the NSE holiday calendar, trading will remain suspended across multiple segments on October 20.
These include the capital market, derivatives market, electronic gold receipts (EGR) and debt market segments.
Similarly, BSE will remain closed for trading in equities, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, NDS-RST, tri-party repo, commodity derivatives and EGR segments.
As a result, investors will not be able to buy or sell shares and other financial instruments through these segments during the holiday.
Upcoming Stock Market Holidays In November
After Dussehra, Indian stock exchanges will observe two trading holidays in November 2026.
The first holiday falls on Tuesday, November 10, for Diwali-Balipratipada. Both NSE and BSE will remain closed for regular trading.
The second holiday is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, on account of Prakash Gurpurab Sri Guru Nanak Dev.
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Investors should plan their trading activities accordingly to avoid disruptions.
Stock Market Holiday In December
The final scheduled stock market holiday of 2026 will fall on Friday, December 25, on account of Christmas.
Both exchanges will remain closed for regular trading on that day.
What Investors Should Know
With markets closed on October 20, investors will have a holiday-shortened trading week.
Traders should review their positions, pending orders and settlement schedules in advance.
Keeping track of exchange holidays can help investors manage transactions and avoid last-minute trading difficulties.
