Is Tomorrow Holiday for Stock Market? NSE & BSE Trading Status for 1 January 2026

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Is Tomorrow Holiday for Stock Market?

No, tomorrow is not a stock market holiday in India, and both NSE and BSE will be open for regular trading on 1 January 2026. This is one of those slightly funny quirks: while many global markets take a New Year break, Indian exchanges treat 1 January like just another Thursday on the calendar. For traders, that means no long weekend here – pre-open from 9:00–9:15 am and normal equity trading from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm, same as any standard session.

If you’ve ever woken up on New Year’s Day, checked your app, and wondered “market khula hai kya?”, you’re not alone – a lot of people assume it’s a holiday because friends abroad are posting about closed markets.

Are NSE and BSE Open on 1 January 2026?

Yes, both NSE and BSE will remain open on 1 January 2026 with regular trading hours. The big business dailies have already clarified that while major markets in the US, UK, Europe and parts of Asia stay shut for New Year, Indian equities keep running, so you can trade index stocks, F&O, and most regular segments as usual. One article even pointed out that this gives Indian traders a kind of “head start” while global markets sleep off the celebrations, though in reality, liquidity can feel a bit thin as many people are still in holiday mode.

A small anecdote that feels very real: there are always a few new traders who place their “first trade of the year” on 1 January, just for the psychological kick of starting the year in the green. Sometimes it works, sometimes it becomes an accidental lesson in not forcing trades just because the calendar flipped.

All Stock Market Holidays in 2026

No, 1 January is not on the official Indian stock market holiday list for 2026, but there are 15 trading holidays through the year for NSE and BSE. Here’s a compact, slightly informal snapshot of the main equity market holidays (NSE/BSE) for 2026:

Analysts have also highlighted that the 2026 calendar creates several nice long weekends and even mentions a possible special Budget session on a Sunday (1 February 2026) if required, which is classic “markets never really sleep” energy. If you’re planning swing trades or options strategies into 2026, it’s worth bookmarking one of the official holiday calendars from NSE, BSE, or your broker so you don’t get surprised by a silent screen on a key expiry week.

Disclaimer

This article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not investment, trading, tax, or legal advice. Market holidays, timings, and regulations may change without notice. Always confirm the latest schedule on official exchange or broker platforms before making any trading or investment decisions.