Is the stock market closed in November 2026?

Yes, on two weekdays. The NSE and BSE are closed on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 for Diwali Balipratipada and on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 for Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev, as per the exchanges' 2026 holiday list.

Is the stock market open on Diwali, 8 November 2026?

Diwali Laxmi Pujan falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026, so there is no regular trading. The exchanges hold a special one-hour Muhurat trading session that evening. The exact timings are announced by NSE and BSE in a circular closer to the date.

How many trading days are there in November 2026?

November 2026 has 21 weekdays. Taking out the two exchange holidays on 10 and 24 November leaves 19 regular trading days, plus the special Muhurat session on Sunday, 8 November.

Are banks closed on 10 November 2026?

Bank holidays are set state by state. Govardhan Puja or Balipratipada around 9 and 10 November and Bhai Dooj on 11 November are holidays only in some states. Guru Nanak Jayanti on 24 November is a bank holiday in most states. Check the RBI's state-wise holiday list for your city.

Is the commodity market (MCX) open on stock market holidays?

MCX usually stays shut for the morning session on exchange holidays and often opens for the evening session. Check MCX's own circular for each date.

Stock Market Holidays November 2026: When NSE and BSE Are Closed, Muhurat Trading on Diwali, and Bank Holidays, Explained

November 2026 is packed with festivals: Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath and Guru Nanak Jayanti all fall in the same month. If you trade, run a SIP or need to move money, here is exactly when the stock exchanges and banks are closed.

The 60-second version

NSE and BSE closed: Tuesday, 10 November (Diwali Balipratipada) and Tuesday, 24 November (Guru Nanak Jayanti).
Muhurat trading: Sunday, 8 November 2026, timings to be announced.
Trading days: 19 regular sessions in November plus Muhurat.
Banks: 2nd and 4th Saturdays are 14 and 28 November. Guru Nanak Jayanti (24 November) is a bank holiday in most states; other festival holidays vary by state.

NSE and BSE holidays in November 2026

Date	Day	Occasion	Market
8 November	Sunday	Diwali Laxmi Pujan	Weekend; Muhurat trading session in the evening
10 November	Tuesday	Diwali Balipratipada	Closed
24 November	Tuesday	Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev	Closed

On these closed days there is no trading in the equity, equity derivatives and SLB segments, according to the exchanges' published 2026 holiday calendar. The exchanges can change a holiday by issuing a separate circular, so check NSE or BSE notices if you are planning a large trade.

Muhurat trading 2026

Muhurat trading is a symbolic one-hour session on Diwali evening that marks the start of the new Samvat year. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, 8 November. NSE and BSE announce the exact window in a circular, usually a couple of weeks before Diwali. For what to expect and how the session works, read our guide: Muhurat Trading 2026: Date, Timings and How It Works.

The November 2026 trading calendar

Week	Trading days
2 to 6 November	Mon to Fri (5 days)
9 to 13 November	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri (4 days; closed Tue 10)
16 to 20 November	Mon to Fri (5 days)
23 to 27 November	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri (4 days; closed Tue 24)
30 November	Mon (1 day)

That is 19 regular trading sessions.

What the holidays mean for your money

Settlement shifts by a day. India settles equity trades on T+1. Shares you buy on Monday, 9 November settle on Wednesday, 11 November, because 10 November is a settlement holiday. The same applies to sales: the money reaches your account a day later than usual.
Mutual fund NAV. Funds do not publish a NAV for market holidays. Purchase or redemption requests placed on a holiday are processed at the next business day's NAV, subject to the cut-off rules.
SIP dates. If your SIP date falls on 10 or 24 November, it is normally processed on the next business day. Check your fund house or platform for the exact rule.
F&O expiry. If a weekly or monthly expiry falls on a holiday, the exchange moves it to the previous trading day. Watch for exchange circulars in the weeks of 10 and 24 November.

Bank holidays in November 2026

Banks follow the RBI's holiday calendar, which is notified state by state under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Reported dates for November 2026 include:

Date	Day	Occasion	Where (typically)
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November	Sundays	Weekly off	All India
9 or 10 November	Mon / Tue	Govardhan Puja, Balipratipada, Vikram Samvat New Year	Some states, such as Gujarat, Maharashtra and parts of north India
11 November	Wednesday	Bhai Dooj	Some states
14 November	Saturday	Second Saturday	All India
15 and 16 November	Sun / Mon	Chhath Puja	Bihar, Jharkhand (state notification)
24 November	Tuesday	Guru Nanak Jayanti	Most states
28 November	Saturday	Fourth Saturday	All India

Lists published by different websites disagree on some state-level holidays, so confirm your branch's holidays on the RBI website before planning a cheque deposit, locker visit or loan disbursement. UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, net banking and ATMs continue to work on bank holidays.

The bottom line

Plan around Tuesday, 10 November and Tuesday, 24 November, when the NSE and BSE are shut and settlements move by a day. Diwali itself is a Sunday, with the special Muhurat session on 8 November. For banks, the second and fourth Saturdays (14 and 28 November) and Guru Nanak Jayanti (24 November) are the safest dates to assume closures; check the RBI list for everything else in your state.

Exchange holidays are based on the NSE and BSE 2026 trading holiday list as reported by Outlook Money and broker calendars. Bank holiday dates are compiled from published state-wise lists and should be confirmed against the RBI's notification. Information as of 18 October 2026. This is general information, not investment advice.