Indian stock markets (NSE & BSE) will remain OPEN on Gudi Padwa, March 19, 2026 (Thursday) as it is not listed as an equity trading holiday in the official NSE/BSE holiday calendars.

NSE/BSE March 2026 Holiday Calendar

Date	Day	Holiday	Trading Status
March 19	Thursday	Gudi Padwa	OPEN (Regional holiday, not national exchange holiday)

Key Notes:

• Gudi Padwa appears only in NSE clearing holidays list, not equity trading holidays.
• Regular trading hours: 9:15 AM - 3:30 PM expected on March 19.

Why there is no holiday on Gudi Padwa?

Gudi Padwa is a regional bank holiday in Maharashtra (the financial hub of India), the day is conducted with a unique set of market rules. Here is a detailed look at what will be open, what will be closed and how this will affect traders and investors on March 19, 2026.

Status of Equity, F&O, and Commodity Markets

• For the majority of retail investors, 19th March will be a regular trading day. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will be operating in full swing, which means market participants can trade in the Equity (Cash) Market and Equity Derivatives (F&O) during their regular hours from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM. The Stock Lending & Borrowing (SLBM) window will be active throughout the day.

• Additionally, in the commodity segment, there will be no disruption in its schedule; the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) will conduct business as usual in both the morning session (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and evening session (5:00 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM).

The impact of Gudi Padwa on the stock market

• 19th March, 2026, will be a clearing and settlement holiday. Thus, even though market participants can buy and sell equity shares on the exchange, the clearing corporations will be closed on 19th March.

• It will result in delayed payouts for funds and trades executed on 18th March. For example, if investors sell their delivery shares on 18th March, the trade will be settled on the next working day due to the T+1 settlement cycle followed in Indian stock markets, but 19th March is a settlement holiday; thus, the settlement will take place on 20th March.

• Trades made on both Wednesday (March 18) and Thursday (March 19) will be combined and settled on Friday (March 20).

How does it affect investors and traders?

The 19th March Gudi Padwa bank holiday in Maharashtra will have some implications for investors and traders, such as:

Equity and F&O traders should trade as usual

The equity, cash and derivatives segments will be fully operational on the 19th March. There is no specific restriction, modified session or early close for equity market participants. All the orders, including intraday, delivery, and derivative orders, will be executed like a regular trading day from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.

Pre-fund trading accounts

Market participants should pre-fund their trading account a day before 19th March. NEFT and RTGS may not be processed instantly from bank branches in Maharashtra on March 19. If necessary, they can use UPI for small top-ups on a bank holiday.

BSE weekly expiry F&O falls on 19th March

19th March is a Thursday, which is the BSE Sensex weekly expiry day. The BSE weekly Sensex options will expire as usual on 19th March, as the equity derivatives segment is completely operational on 19th March. Thus, traders managing Sensex weekly positions should handle their positions like any other regular BSE expiry on Thursday.

FAQs

1. Is NSE/BSE closed on Gudi Padwa March 19, 2026?
NO – Gudi Padwa is not an equity trading holiday. Only listed in NSE clearing holidays. Normal 9:15-3:30 PM session expected.

2. What are NSE/BSE holidays in March 2026?
3 holidays: March 3 (Holi), March 26 (Ram Navami), March 31 (Mahavir Jayanti). March 19 Gudi Padwa OPEN.

3. Does Gudi Padwa affect MCX commodity trading?
Likely OPEN following equity pattern. MCX typically closed morning on national holidays only.

4. What is the difference between trading holiday and clearing holiday?
Trading holiday = no equity/F&O trading. Clearing holiday = settlement operations paused but trading continues.

5. Should I avoid trading on March 19 due to Gudi Padwa?
No technical reason – markets open normally. Watch Mumbai volumes due to regional holiday but no exchange closure.