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Stock Market Open: March 19 Despite Festivals
18 Mar
Summary
- NSE operations will continue normally on March 19, 20, and 21.
- No trading holidays are scheduled between March 19 and March 21.
- Scheduled holidays include Shri Ram Navami on March 26 and Mahavir Jayanti on March 31.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has confirmed that regular stock market operations will proceed uninterrupted on March 19, 20, and 21, 2026. This decision comes despite the observance of significant regional and religious festivals, including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and potentially Eid-ul-Fitr, during this timeframe.
Trading in equities, derivatives, currency, and commodities will continue as usual. The NSE's holiday calendar for 2026 outlines a total of 16 trading holidays. Following the upcoming period, the market will observe a holiday on March 26 for Shri Ram Navami and another on March 31 for Shri Mahavir Jayanti.
Regular trading sessions adhere to specific timings, with a pre-open session from 9:00 a.m. to 9:08 a.m., followed by the regular trading session from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The NSE reserves the right to alter these timings or trading days as deemed necessary.
