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Indian Markets Face Triple Shutdown This Week
30 Apr
Summary
- Markets to close for three consecutive days due to holidays.
- Trading to resume on Monday after the extended weekend.
- MCX session partially affected, evening session may reopen.
Indian stock markets are preparing for an extended three-day closure this week. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will halt trading from Friday, May 1, 2026, through Sunday, May 3, 2026. This pause is attributed to Maharashtra Day on May 1, followed by the usual weekend market holidays.
Trading activity is scheduled to resume on Monday, May 4, 2026. While the main equity and derivatives markets will be fully closed, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will experience a partial disruption. The MCX will be closed during its morning session on May 1 but may reopen for its evening session.
The article also notes another upcoming market holiday on May 28, 2026, for Bakri Id (Eid-ul-Adha), when exchanges will again be shut. Investors should be aware of these upcoming closures affecting trading schedules.
