Stock Mraket Holiday Today: No opening bell today!
If there’s a doubt in your mind about why your trading screen appears strangely quiet this morning, it’s not a malfunction. The Indian stock market has the day off on Thursday, January 15, 2026, as Mumbai heads to the polls for municipal corporation elections. Dalal Street is truly in break mode, with the Maharashtra government announcing a public holiday across major municipal areas.
Why BSE And NSE Are Closed Today Marking Stock Market Holiday?
Unscheduled Stock Market Holiday Added To Calendar
Originally, the 2026 stock market holiday calendar did not include this trading holiday. However, BSE and NSE informed the market through official circulars issued earlier this week, confirming that trading in the equity and equity derivatives segments would remain closed on January 15 due to the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections.
Currency Market Status
The currency derivatives market will also remain closed for the day, in line with the equity market holiday.
Stock Market Holidays in 2026: At a Glance
According to the stock market holiday calendar:
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Total trading holidays: 16 days in 2026
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Next holiday: January 26 (Republic Day)
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March: 3 holidays
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April & May: 2 holidays each
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June & September: 1 holiday each
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October & November: 2 holidays each
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December: 1 holiday
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Weekend holidays: 4 holidays fall on Saturdays or Sundays
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