Stock Market Holiday On Holi: With Holi around the corner, preparations are in full swing across the country. However, there is some confusion this year over the exact date of the festival. While a section of people believe Holi will be celebrated on March 3, others are observing it on March 4. Naturally, this has also led to questions among stock market participants about the trading holiday.
As per the official holiday calendar issued by the NSE and BSE, the stock markets will remain closed on March 3 on account of Holi. The day falls on a Tuesday, and there will be no trading activity in the equity, equity derivatives or currency segments on both exchanges - National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange).
The Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) will also remain shut on March 3. This means there will be no trading in commodities either during the day session.
Markets will resume normal operations on Wednesday, March 4. NSE, BSE and MCX will all be open for trading on that day.
Stock Market Holidays In March 2026
Exchanges will remain closed for three sessions during the month.
As discussed above, the first stock market holiday falls on March 3 on account of Holi.
Later in the month, markets will remain closed again on Thursday, March 26, on account of Ram Navami.
The third market holiday in March falls on Tuesday, March 31, on account of Mahavir Jayanti. Exchanges will remain closed for the day.
When Is Holi This Year
Holika Dahan will be observed on March 3, which falls on a Tuesday. The festival of colours, when people play with gulal and water, will be celebrated the next day, on March 4, a Wednesday.
Holi is determined according to the Hindu lunar calendar and falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the month of Phalguna. The festival symbolises the victory of good over evil and is celebrated with traditional rituals, community gatherings and vibrant festivities across the country.
