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Market Pause: Bakri Id Shuts Indian Exchanges May 28
27 May
Summary
- Indian stock exchanges NSE and BSE will close on May 28, 2026.
- Trading suspension covers equities, derivatives, and currency markets.
- Commodity markets may operate on a partial schedule only.

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will suspend all trading activities on Thursday, May 28, 2026. This closure is in observance of the Bakri Id festival. Consequently, equity, derivatives, and currency markets will remain shut for the full trading day.
While the main trading segments will experience a complete halt, there is a possibility of partial trading sessions in the commodity market, dependent on specific exchange schedules. This upcoming holiday is part of the official trading calendar for 2026, which includes other notable closures like Independence Day and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.