The Indian stock market will remain closed on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will not conduct any trading activities on this day.
Mahavir Jayanti is an important religious festival celebrated by the Jain community across India. Due to this public holiday, all segments of the stock market, including equity, equity derivatives, and currency derivatives, will remain closed for the day.
Investors and traders should plan their trading activities accordingly because the market will not operate on this date. Regular trading will resume on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, as per the normal schedule.
Stock market holidays are announced every year by the exchanges to inform traders and investors about the days when the market will remain closed due to national holidays or important festivals.
For those actively involved in trading or investing, keeping track of these holidays helps in better planning of investments and trading strategies.
Conclusion
If you are planning to trade on 31 March 2026, remember that the Indian stock market will remain closed for Mahavir Jayanti. Trading will continue again from the next working day.