Is the Indian Stock Market Open on New Year’s Day 2026? (NSE & BSE Trading Hours)

If you are planning trades for Thursday, January 1, 2026, the key point is simple. NSE and BSE equity markets are scheduled to be open, because New Year’s Day is not listed as a 2026 trading holiday for the equity and equity derivatives segments in the official exchange notices.

The confusion usually comes from two places. First, several overseas markets close on January 1, so traders assume India will follow. Second, commodity exchanges often run a partial holiday on New Year’s Day, which can make it feel like a full market holiday even when stocks are trading.

New Year’s Day 2026 Trading Status For NSE And BSE

Yes, the Indian stock market is open on January 1, 2026. The official holiday lists for 2026 begin with Republic Day on January 26, 2026, and they do not include January 1 as a market closure for equities.

NSE Clearing’s January 2026 settlement calendar also includes trade date 01-Jan-26, which is consistent with January 1 being a normal trading day for the capital market segment.

NSE Trading Hours On January 1, 2026

Unless the exchange announces a special schedule, January 1 follows normal timings.

In the NSE equity cash market, the official market timings follow a regular structure, including the pre-open and the main session. The main market runs from 09:15 hrs to 15:30 hrs (IST).

For NSE equity derivatives (F&O), the normal market hours are 09:15 hrs to 15:30 hrs (IST).

If you trade NSE currency derivatives, the exchange lists an open at 09:00 hrs and an extended close, depending on the contract set. Check your instrument, because cross-currency contracts can have different closing timings.

BSE Trading Hours On January 1, 2026

BSE follows the same standard Indian market-day structure for equities in practice, and January 1, 2026, is not listed as a trading holiday for BSE equities and equity derivatives in the 2026 notice.

If you want the safest workflow on the day, check the exchange holiday notice and your broker’s market session panel before placing large orders. Official holiday declarations take priority if anything changes.

Indian Stock Market Holidays 2026 (NSE and BSE) Table

The following table lists the 15 full trading holidays in 2026 for equity and equity derivatives as published in the exchange notices.

Holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026 (no weekday market closure)

Both exchange notices also list major holidays that fall on Saturday or Sunday. These do not create an extra weekday closure, but they matter for planning because many people expect a market holiday around them.

Both exchanges note that Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 08, 2026, with timings to be notified separately.

What about MCX and NCDEX on January 1, 2026?

This is the most common reason people ask, “Is the market open?” on New Year’s Day.

For MCX, the official 2026 circular marks January 1, 2026, as a partial holiday. The morning session is Open, and the evening session is closed.

For NCDEX, the 2026 circular shows the same pattern on January 1, 2026: open in the morning and close in the evening.

If you trade commodities, this difference matters for position management and for the timing of volatility that often occurs when the evening session closes.

Funding, Payouts, And Bank Holidays On January 1

Even when NSE and BSE are open, banking operations can be uneven because bank holidays are state-specific. Several calendar summaries based on RBI holiday schedules list January 1 as a bank holiday in many locations, which can affect branch banking and, at times, the ease of last-minute funding.

For equity settlements, NSE Clearing’s January 2026 calendar lists January 1 as the trade date, consistent with the expectation that normal settlement cycles apply around that date.

How To Confirm The Trading Schedule In One Minute

For NSE, the fastest, most reliable checks are the exchange holiday and market timings pages, plus the official circulars when you want the source document.

For BSE, use the trading holiday notice for 2026 and your broker’s exchange status panel for the segment you trade. Segment differences are the usual culprit when a platform shows “holiday” for one market but not another.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is NSE open on 1 January 2026?

Yes. January 1, 2026, is not listed as a 2026 trading holiday for the capital market segment, and the 2026 holiday list starts with January 26.

2. Is BSE open on New Year’s Day 2026?

Yes. The BSE notice for 2026 equity and equity derivatives trading holidays does not include January 1.

3. What are the NSE trading hours on January 1, 2026?

NSE’s market timings show the main equity session runs 09:15 hrs to 15:30 hrs (IST), with the pre-open beginning at 09:00 hrs and the regular pre-open closing at 09:08 hrs.

4. Is the stock market closed on January 1 in India every year?

No. India does not automatically treat January 1 as a stock market holiday. The only correct answer is whatever appears in the exchange holiday list for that calendar year.

5. Is MCX open on January 1, 2026?

Partly. MCX lists January 1, 2026, as the morning session Open and the evening session closed.

6. Does a bank holiday mean the stock market is closed?

Not necessarily. Banks can be shut in some states while NSE and BSE are trading. The practical impact is usually on funding convenience, not on the ability to place trades.

Conclusion

For January 1, 2026, the answer is clear. The Indian stock market is open, and both NSE and BSE do not list New Year’s Day as a trading holiday for equities and equity derivatives.

If you also trade commodities, plan for a different rhythm. MCX and NCDEX treat January 1 as a partial holiday with the evening session closed, which can affect liquidity and execution windows.

Disclaimer: This material is for general information purposes only and is not intended as (and should not be considered to be) financial, investment or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by EBC or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.