If you are wondering whether you can trade on Monday, January 26, here is something important you need to know. The Indian stock markets will remain closed for Republic Day. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will pause operations for the day.
Trading will resume on Tuesday, January 27.
For anyone managing portfolios or looking to place orders, it is important to remember that no transactions will go through, and settlement processes will also be paused for the day. Essentially, the markets take a full-day break.
How long will the market be closed
Since Republic Day falls on a Monday in 2026, market participants are in for a long weekend. Trading will be closed for three consecutive days, starting from the Friday evening routines on January 24 and continuing through Monday.
Which segment and markets are affected?
This holiday is not limited to the headline indices. Equities, derivatives (both equity and currency), and commodity markets will all remain shut. There won’t be any intraday or special trading sessions during the day.
Even the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will remain closed, halting both commodity and currency derivatives trading for the full day.
Why are markets closed on Republic Day?
Republic Day which is celebrated every year on January 26, marks the adoption of India’s Constitution in 1950. It is a nationally recognised holiday, and stock exchanges in India follow the tradition of completely halting trading on such occasions.
What about other key dates?
While January 26 will see markets at a standstill, February 1, 2026, will be an exception.
Although the day falls on a Sunday, trading will be open for the Union Budget presentation. The exchanges have confirmed that all segments will operate as usual.
Market recap – January 23
Indian stock markets ended the Friday (January 23) trading session on a lower note. The BSE Sensex ended the day down 770 points, or 0.94%, closing at 81,537.70. Similarly, the Nifty 50 fell 241 points, or 0.95%, to finish at 25,048.65.