Today, Thursday, March 26, 2026, the Indian stock markets (NSE and BSE) are closed in observance of Shri Ram Navami. While the equity doors are shut, the commodity markets operate on a slightly different rhythm.
Here is the breakdown of the current market status and the upcoming holiday schedule for March and April 2026.
Current Market Status (March 26, 2026)
NSE & BSE: Closed for the entire day. This includes Equities, Equity Derivatives (F&O), and Currency Derivatives.
- (MCX Commodities): The morning session is closed, but the evening session will at open 5:00 PM and run until 11:30/11:55 PM.
- NCDEX: Closed for both morning and evening sessions.
- Settlement: Since today is a holiday, any trades executed yesterday (Wednesday, March 25) will be settled on the next working day, Friday, March 27.
- F&O Expiry: Note that the weekly expiry for several contracts was pre-emptively shifted to Wednesday, March 25.
Stock Market Holiday List: March & April 2026
The transition into the new financial year is packed with several “short weeks.” If you’re planning your trades, keep these dates in mind:
Day Date Occasion Market Status
- 1.March 26, 2026 Thursday Shri Ram Navami Closed
- 2.March 31, 2026 Tuesday Shri Mahavir Jayanti Closed
- 3.April 3, 2026 Friday Good Friday Closed
- 4.April 14, 2026 Tuesday Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti Closed
Pro-Tip: With Mahavir Jayanti (Tuesday) and Good Friday (Friday) coming up, the next two weeks will have only four trading days each. Expect lower liquidity and potential volatility as traders square off positions before the long week Market Sentiment & What to Watch
Before heading into this break, the markets were on a tear. On March 25, the Sensex jumped 1,205 points to hit 75,273, and the Nifty surged 394 points to 23,306.
When the opening bell rings on Friday, March 27, the market will be reacting to:
Global Cues: Specifically, the overnight performance of the U.S. markets.
Geopolitical Shifts: Watch for any updates regarding the West Asia conflict, as recent ceasefire rumors have been a major driver for the current rally.
Year-End Positioning: As the financial year (FY25-26) wraps up on March 31, institutional investors (FIIs/DIIs) may engage in “window dressing” or rebalancing.