Stock Market Holiday: Stock market investors in India will be able to resume trading in stocks from Tuesday because Monday, September 14, 2026, is a trading holiday for the local stock market due to the celebration of the Hindu festival Ganesh Chaturthi. September 14 is a holiday for equity markets at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and it means that the normal equity market will not be open during the holiday period. It will follow a tough week in Indian equities markets while on September 11, the Sensex fell to 74,781.76, losing 120.83 points or 0.16% whereas the Nifty 50 fell to 23,398.10, losing 79.70 points or 0.34%.
Are NSE and BSE Closed on September 14?
Yes. NSE and BSE will remain closed for regular trading on September 14 on account of Ganesh Chaturthi.
The closure will affect the primary stock market as well as other segments of the stock exchange that fall under the scope of the holiday calendar. Trading operations will continue from Tuesday, September 15 while to the investor, this translates to no trading on the stock markets on Monday.
What Happens to Equity and Derivatives Trading?
The trading holiday implies that investors cannot make any ordinary equity deals on both NSE and BSE for the duration of the day while the trading holiday will also affect the applicable derivatives markets and other segments as per the trading holiday calendar. Investors holding open positions must take into consideration the holiday as part of their calculation in relation to expiry dates, international cues and overnight news. As far as NSE is concerned, September 14, 2026, Monday, is listed as Ganesh Chaturthi.
What About MCX and Commodity Trading?
Commodity traders will see a slightly different schedule.
According to the MCX, states that the market will be shut in the morning sessions from 9 am to 5 pm on September 14. But it will stay open in the evening session starting at 5 pm and this is because just because there is a holiday in the stock market does not mean that all the commodity trading sessions will be shut down.
Sensex, Nifty Weekly Performance Before the Holiday
The market entered the Ganesh Chaturthi break on a cautious note.
- Sensex: 74,781.76 on September 11
- Sensex daily fall: 120.83 points, or 0.16%
- Nifty 50: 23,398.10
- Nifty daily fall: 79.70 points, or 0.34%
- Nifty intraday low: 23,231.40
- Sensex intraday low: 74,160.16
- Nifty Midcap 100: down 0.26%
- Nifty Smallcap 100: down 0.58%
The broader weekly trend remained weak, with both major benchmarks losing roughly 2% during the week.
Why Investors Are Watching Crude Oil and Global Rates
September 14 is especially sensitive for the Indian stock market because higher crude prices, along with geopolitical risks and global bond yields, have raised issues related to inflation and interest rates. The price of Brent crude oil was trading above the level of $100 per barrel, creating worries for oil-consuming nations like India.
According to Reuters, the Nifty and Sensex indices had lost more than 2 percent each and their loss over five weeks had touched almost 4.8 percent. This implies that investors should keep a close watch on international and commodities markets before Tuesday’s open.
Upcoming Stock Market Holidays in 2026
The remaining major trading holidays listed by the NSE include:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali-Balipratipada |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas |
The NSE’s official holiday calendar confirms these dates, while it also notes a separate Diwali Muhurat Trading session on November 8, with timings to be notified by the exchange.
When Will the Stock Market Reopen?
The regular equity market will reopen on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
In terms of the investors, the holiday is just a one-day break and there will still be risks involved in the market. The movement in global stocks, prices of crude oil, exchange rates, bond yields and the geopolitical events happening during the holiday period can affect the market during the following day. As a matter of fact, the Sensex and Nifty have been experiencing their fifth consecutive weekly losses, making Tuesday’s opening interesting to watch out.
Disclaimer: Market data and holiday schedules can change. Investors should verify the latest exchange notices before making trading or investment decisions.
