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Market Open Despite Raksha Bandhan Festivities
28 Aug
Summary
- Stock exchanges NSE and BSE will trade on August 28, 2026.
- Raksha Bandhan is not a recognized trading holiday for 2026.
- Commodity markets, including MCX and NCDEX, also remain open.
The Indian stock market, comprising the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will remain open for trading on Friday, August 28, 2026. This decision comes as Raksha Bandhan, while celebrated widely, is not listed as a public trading holiday for the equity and equity derivatives segments in 2026. Normal trading hours will apply, with pre-open sessions starting at 9 am and regular trading from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm.
Furthermore, commodity markets are also set to operate as usual on this day. Both the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) and the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will conduct trading across their respective segments according to their standard schedules. This ensures continuity for investors and traders in both financial and commodity markets.
The market is heading into this trading day following a downturn on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The Sensex closed down 0.70% and the Nifty 50 declined 0.48%. The upcoming stock market holiday is September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi, followed by Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on October 2.
