Stock Market Holidays in November 2026: Muhurat Trading Date and Timings
- 27th October 2026
- 11:00 AM
- 3 min read
Summary
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE will hold Muhurat trading on Sunday, November 8, with the main session running from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. Both exchanges will remain closed for regular equity trading on November 10 for Diwali-Balipratipada and on November 24 for Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev.Mumbai | October 27, 2026
Muhurat trading is a special session held on Diwali to mark the start of the new Samvat, or Hindu calendar year. This year, NSE and BSE will open on a Sunday for the session. Equity markets will also close on two weekdays in November, while commodity trading on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will stay partly open.
When Is Muhurat Trading in 2026, and Why Does It Matter?
NSE and BSE will conduct Muhurat trading on Sunday, November 8, 2026, on account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. Many investors consider the occasion auspicious for starting new investments. MCX will also hold Muhurat trading that day and will announce its timings separately.
| Session | Timings |
| Block deal window | 1:50 pm to 2:05 pm |
| Pre-open session | 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm |
| Main trading session | 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm |
| Closing auction | 3:15 pm to 3:35 pm |
Which Days Are Stock Market Holidays in November 2026?
NSE and BSE have declared two weekday trading holidays in November 2026, and both fall on Tuesdays. Regular equity trading will stay suspended on these days. On MCX, the morning session will close, while the evening session will stay open.
| Date | Occasion | NSE and BSE equity | MCX |
| Tuesday, November 10 | Diwali-Balipratipada | Closed | Morning closed, evening open |
| Tuesday, November 24 | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev (Guru Nanak Jayanti) | Closed | Morning closed, evening open |
How Many Trading Days Are There in November 2026?
November 2026 has 19 regular trading days, once nine weekend dates and two weekday trading holidays are excluded.
What Are the Regular Market Timings on NSE?
On a normal trading day, the regular session on NSE runs from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. A pre-open session starts at 9:00 am, and closing sessions run until 4:00 pm.
Outlook
After November, the next and final weekday trading holiday of 2026 on NSE falls on Friday, December 25, for Christmas.
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