Stock Market Holidays October 2026 will affect trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), with the markets scheduled to remain closed on October 20 for Dussehra and on October 24 and 25 for the weekend.
Investors and traders should plan their transactions around these dates to avoid confusion over market access and settlement timelines.
The holiday schedule is particularly important for traders dealing in shares, equity derivatives and other exchange-listed instruments.
Although trading will be available on several days during the week of October 19–25, the festival holiday and weekend break will interrupt the regular trading schedule.
Stock Market Holidays October 2026: Key Dates
Tuesday, October 20, is the major weekday trading holiday during this period. The NSE’s official holiday calendar lists Dussehra as a trading holiday, and the BSE is also scheduled to remain closed for regular trading on the day.
Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, are regular weekend closures for the stock exchanges. Investors should remember that these are separate from the Dussehra holiday on Tuesday.
The market is scheduled to operate on Monday, October 19, Wednesday, October 21, and Friday, October 23, subject to any further exchange announcements. Traders should check official exchange notices for any changes to the published calendar.
 Will Sensex and Nifty Trading Be Affected?
The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 will not have their regular equity trading sessions on October 20.
Since these benchmark indices reflect movements in their constituent stocks, regular price discovery through the domestic equity market will pause for the holiday.
Investors should not interpret the previous trading session’s closing levels as a guarantee of where the indices will open when the market resumes.
Global market movements, company announcements and other developments during the closure may influence prices in the next trading session.
The holiday does not mean that investors’ holdings disappear or that their investments are automatically affected by a particular amount. It simply means regular exchange trading is suspended on the scheduled closure dates.
What Traders Should Know About Settlement and Planning
Market holidays can affect when trades are executed and when related settlement processes are completed.
Investors with pending transactions should check the applicable exchange and broker notices to understand the settlement timeline around the Dussehra holiday and weekend.
The October 20 closure also applies to major market segments listed in the exchange holiday calendar, including equity and equity derivatives.
Trading hours and holiday arrangements for commodity markets can differ by segment, so traders should verify the relevant exchange schedule rather than assume that every market follows identical timings.
For investors planning to buy or sell shares, the practical step is to complete time-sensitive trading activity on an available session and confirm any pending orders with their broker.
Orders and settlement instructions may be subject to specific broker and exchange rules.
The October holiday schedule provides a reminder that exchange calendars differ from bank holiday calendars. Investors should consult the official BSE and NSE holiday lists before making time-sensitive trading decisions.
