Indian equity markets are closed on October 20 for Dussehra, with regular trading on the NSE and BSE scheduled to resume on Wednesday, October 21. Equity, derivatives and currency-market participants cannot trade during the holiday. Commodity schedules differ: the MCX morning session is closed while the evening session operates, making segment-specific calendars important for traders and settlement planning for the day.
India’s cash equity market is taking a scheduled pause for Dussehra. Investors cannot place regular NSE or BSE equity trades during the holiday, while orders, settlements and commodity-market activity must be checked against the relevant segment calendar.
What Happened
The National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange are closed on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The NSE’s official 2026 calendar lists Dussehra as a capital-market trading holiday. Normal equity trading is scheduled to resume on Wednesday, October 21.
The closure covers regular equity-market activity. Commodity timings differ: contemporary holiday schedules report the MCX morning session closed and the evening session operating from 5:00 pm. Traders should confirm the applicable contract and exchange notice before acting.
Why It Matters
A trading holiday pauses price discovery in Indian cash equities while overseas markets and company news can continue. That can concentrate the adjustment into the next opening session. It also affects order execution, derivatives activity, fund flows and the operational schedules used by brokers and settlement teams.
The distinction between market segments matters. A full equity holiday does not automatically mean every commodity or international market is closed, and banking holidays vary by state.
Market Impact
There is no NSE or BSE cash-market movement today because the exchanges are closed. Any response to company announcements, global markets or commodity-price changes during the holiday can only appear after trading resumes, subject to normal market conditions.
Industry Context
Dussehra is the twelfth weekday holiday on the NSE’s 2026 capital-market calendar. The remaining weekday closures listed for the year are Diwali-Balipratipada on November 10, Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 24 and Christmas on December 25.
The NSE calendar also lists a special Muhurat Trading session for Sunday, November 8. Separately, Wednesday’s reopening coincides with the scheduled opening of the Jio Platforms offer; see BusinessNews1’s Jio IPO price band and dates guide.
What To Watch Next
- Normal NSE and BSE trading from Wednesday’s opening session.
- Overnight global cues and company announcements accumulated during the holiday.
- Official timings for the November 8 Muhurat Trading session.
- The remaining November and December exchange holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the NSE and BSE closed on October 20?
Yes. Both exchanges observe a trading holiday for Dussehra on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Regular equity trading, including the normal cash-market session, is unavailable. The holiday is listed in the official NSE and BSE calendars published for the 2026 calendar year.
When will the Indian stock market reopen?
Regular NSE and BSE trading is scheduled to resume on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Investors should check their broker’s order-handling rules for any after-market orders placed during the holiday and remember that news accumulated during the closure may influence opening prices.
Is the MCX also completely closed?
No. Published holiday schedules report the MCX morning session closed for Dussehra but the evening session open from 5:00 pm. Commodity traders should verify the specific contract and the latest exchange circular, because commodity timings can differ from NSE and BSE equity-market holidays.
What stock-market holidays remain in 2026?
After Dussehra, the NSE capital-market calendar lists weekday holidays on November 10 for Diwali-Balipratipada, November 24 for Guru Nanak Jayanti and December 25 for Christmas. It also lists a special Muhurat Trading session on Sunday, November 8, with timings notified separately.
