Indian equity markets are closed on Dussehra, meaning trading has stopped across the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange. The closure covers the equity market and other segments, so investors cannot buy or sell shares during the regular market holiday.
The stock market will reopen on Wednesday, 21 October, after the Dussehra break. The holiday follows an earlier trading closure on 2 October for Gandhi Jayanti.
MCX follows a different schedule
The Multi Commodity Exchange has a split arrangement for Dussehra. Its morning session remains closed from morning 9 to evening 5. Trading in precious metals will take place during the evening session.
This means the equity exchanges and the commodity exchange do not follow an identical holiday schedule for the festival. Investors and traders need to check the relevant exchange timetable before planning transactions.
Market performance before the holiday
The previous trading session ended with sharp declines in the main Indian equity benchmarks. The BSE Sensex fell 876.38 points to close at 73,852.90. The NSE Nifty declined 257.20 points and ended at 22,888.95.
The Sensex tracks 30 shares, while the Nifty tracks 50 shares. Both indexes recorded losses in the session before the Dussehra closure.
Remaining market holidays in 2026
The NSE holiday calendar lists three more stock-market holidays after Dussehra in 2026:
- 10 November: Diwali-Balipratipada
- 24 November: Prakash Guru Parv Shri Guru Nanak Dev
- 25 December: Christmas
The listed dates cover the remaining exchange holidays for the year, including the final closure on 25 December.
Muhurat Trading scheduled for Diwali
The market will also observe a special one-hour session for Muhurat Trading on Diwali. Trading is scheduled to begin at afternoon 2:20. The session is traditionally regarded as an auspicious time for buying and selling shares.
Muhurat Trading is separate from the regular Diwali market closure. Although the market remains closed for the festival, the special session will open for the stated one-hour period.
Conclusion
Dussehra has closed trading on the NSE and BSE, while MCX is following a separate session schedule. Equity trading resumes on Wednesday, 21 October, with three further market holidays listed for 2026 and a one-hour Muhurat Trading session planned for Diwali.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Are the NSE and BSE open on Dussehra?
No. Trading is closed on both exchanges for Dussehra.
Q. When will stock-market trading resume?
Trading will resume on Wednesday, 21 October.
Q. Is MCX completely closed for Dussehra?
No. MCX has no morning session, while precious-metals trading is scheduled during the evening session.
Q. What were the previous closing levels?
The Sensex closed at 73,852.90 after falling 876.38 points. The Nifty ended at 22,888.95 after declining 257.20 points.
Q. Which market holidays remain in 2026?
The remaining listed holidays are 10 November, 24 November and 25 December.
Q. When will Muhurat Trading begin?
Muhurat Trading is scheduled to start at afternoon 2:20 and will run for 1 hour.
