Diwali 2026 stock market holiday: The Indian stock market saw its best ever performance this week as Nifty 50 gained nearly nearly 8% during the period. The sharp rally has come as investors await the Diwali Muhurat trading session for Samvat 2083.
As we gear up for Diwali celebrations, understand when will NSE and BSE trading session will remain shut for the occasion and date of the special Muhurat trading session.
Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8. NSE and BSE trading will remain open for a special Muhurat trading session on Sunday. The trading session will be shorter compared to regular trading sessions.
The one-hour long Diwali Muhurat trading session on NSE and BSE will start at 2:20 pm on Sunday, November 2026. It will conclude at 3:30 pm. The special pre-open session will begin at 2:05 pm.
Investors who are willing to participate in the market trading session place limit and market orders until 2:10 pm. Only limit orders will be accepted between 2:10 pm and 2:15 pm. The duration for order matching and confirmation is between 2:15 pm and 2:17 pm.