NSE and BSE to remain shut on 26 January for Republic Day

Republic Day brings a full-market trading holiday on Monday

Indian stock markets will remain closed on Monday, 26 January 2026, due to Republic Day, with trading suspended on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The closure applies across key segments, including equities and equity derivatives, as well as currency derivatives and interest rate derivatives, meaning market participants will not be able to buy or sell through the exchanges during regular hours.

For investors and traders, the practical effect is straightforward: there is no price discovery on the exchange for the day, so any portfolio rebalancing, hedging, or tactical positioning must be done either before the close of the previous session or after the market reopens. Such holidays can also concentrate activity into the sessions immediately before and after the break, particularly when global markets remain open and react to international developments.

What investors should keep in mind

A holiday does not pause news flow. Corporate updates, macro signals and international market moves can continue, and their impact may show up when Indian markets reopen. Traders who use derivatives often plan around these breaks, since a closed domestic market can create gaps in hedging coverage even while related global indicators keep moving.

• Confirm your broker’s schedule for order placement and system maintenance on market holidays.
• Plan for possible higher volatility when trading resumes, depending on global cues.
• Check settlement timelines if you are moving funds or planning deliveries around the holiday.

Republic Day is among the most prominent market holidays each year, and the 26 January 2026 closure is part of the exchanges’ published holiday calendar for the year.