Diwali Muhurat trading 2026: is the stock market open?
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Updated automatically · Last refreshed 29 Oct 2026, 12:55 am IST
Special session only
Only for a special session. The market is normally shut on Sundays, but on Sunday, 8 November 2026 NSE, BSE and MCX hold a special Diwali Muhurat trading session — see the timings below.
// Session timings
- NSE & BSE equity: 2:20 pm – 3:30 pm.
- NSE & BSE F&O: 2:20 pm – 3:40 pm.
- MCX: 2:20 pm – 3:30 pm.
- Trades made in the Muhurat session settle like any normal trade.
It is also a holiday: Diwali Laxmi Pujan.
Trading days around Diwali Muhurat trading
Previous trading day
Fri, 6 Nov
NSE & BSE
Next trading day
Mon, 9 Nov
NSE & BSE
Common questions
Only for a special session. The market is normally shut on Sundays, but on Sunday, 8 November 2026 NSE, BSE and MCX hold a special Diwali Muhurat trading session — see the timings below.
Yes, for the special session: 2:20 pm – 3:30 pm.
Trades made in the Muhurat session settle like any normal trade.
The next NSE and BSE trading holiday is Tuesday, 10 November 2026 (Diwali-Balipratipada).
Please note
This page updates itself every few hours. Exchanges can change holidays and special-session timings at short notice, so please confirm on the exchange's official website before you trade. This page is for information only.