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Indian Stock Markets Closed Today for Mahavir Jayanti; Investors Have Only Three Trading Days
Nashik/Mumbai, March 31, 2026: The Indian stock markets will remain closed today on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Trading will be suspended for the entire day at both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Mahavir Jayanti is a major festival of the Jain community, celebrated across the country. In observance of this festival, the stock exchanges have declared today a trading holiday. Consequently, there will be no trading across all segments, including Equities, Equity Derivatives, Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB), Currency Derivatives, and Interest Rate Derivatives.
In the Commodity Derivatives segment, trading will remain closed during the morning session; however, the evening session is expected to be operational. The markets will resume trading tomorrow, April 1, 2026.
There is another holiday this week—Good Friday on April 3. As a result, investors will have only three full trading days available this week. Since this holiday falls on the last day of the financial year 2025-26 (March 31), investors will need to finalize their portfolio and tax-related decisions in advance.
Advice for Investors:
The reduced number of trading days may impact the strategies of short-term investors. Experts suggest that long-term investors should look for opportunities to buy quality stocks during any market dips once trading resumes.
Other Important Holidays (2026):
April 14: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
May 1: Maharashtra Day
Investors are advised to check the official holiday list on the BSE and NSE websites and plan their trading strategies accordingly in advance.
Nashik/Mumbai, March 31, 2026: The Indian stock markets will remain closed today on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Trading will be suspended for the entire day at both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Mahavir Jayanti is a major festival of the Jain community, celebrated across the country. In observance of this festival, the stock exchanges have declared today a trading holiday. Consequently, there will be no trading across all segments, including Equities, Equity Derivatives, Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB), Currency Derivatives, and Interest Rate Derivatives.
In the Commodity Derivatives segment, trading will remain closed during the morning session; however, the evening session is expected to be operational. The markets will resume trading tomorrow, April 1, 2026.
There is another holiday this week—Good Friday on April 3. As a result, investors will have only three full trading days available this week. Since this holiday falls on the last day of the financial year 2025-26 (March 31), investors will need to finalize their portfolio and tax-related decisions in advance.
Advice for Investors:
The reduced number of trading days may impact the strategies of short-term investors. Experts suggest that long-term investors should look for opportunities to buy quality stocks during any market dips once trading resumes.
Other Important Holidays (2026):
April 14: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
May 1: Maharashtra Day
Investors are advised to check the official holiday list on the BSE and NSE websites and plan their trading strategies accordingly in advance.
Mahavir Jayanti is a major festival of the Jain community, celebrated across the country. In observance of this festival, the stock exchanges have declared today a trading holiday. Consequently, there will be no trading across all segments, including Equities, Equity Derivatives, Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB), Currency Derivatives, and Interest Rate Derivatives.
In the Commodity Derivatives segment, trading will remain closed during the morning session; however, the evening session is expected to be operational. The markets will resume trading tomorrow, April 1, 2026.
There is another holiday this week—Good Friday on April 3. As a result, investors will have only three full trading days available this week. Since this holiday falls on the last day of the financial year 2025-26 (March 31), investors will need to finalize their portfolio and tax-related decisions in advance.
Advice for Investors:
The reduced number of trading days may impact the strategies of short-term investors. Experts suggest that long-term investors should look for opportunities to buy quality stocks during any market dips once trading resumes.
Other Important Holidays (2026):
April 14: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
May 1: Maharashtra Day
Investors are advised to check the official holiday list on the BSE and NSE websites and plan their trading strategies accordingly in advance.
