Indian equity benchmarks, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), are set to remain open for trading on Friday, August 28, 2026. This means investors and traders can conduct business as usual, despite the Raksha Bandhan festival being observed on the same day.
The decision aligns with the official 2026 holiday calendars published by both the NSE and BSE, which do not list Raksha Bandhan as a designated trading holiday. All major segments, including Equity, Equity Derivatives, Currency Derivatives, NDS-RST, and Tri Party Repo, will operate without interruption.
Commodity Markets Also Operational
In line with the equity markets, commodity exchanges will also continue their operations on August 28. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has confirmed that Raksha Bandhan is not a trading holiday on its 2026 calendar, ensuring continuity for commodity traders.
Upcoming Stock Market Holidays in 2026
Investors should note the next scheduled trading holiday will be on September 14, 2026, for Ganesh Chaturthi. Further holidays for the year include:
- October 2: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20: Dussehra
- November 10: Diwali-Balipratipada
- November 24: Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
- December 25: Christmas
Market Outlook Remains Bullish
Aditya Agarwal, Head of Investment at Coherent Wealth, offered insights into the broader market sentiment. He stated that the market outlook maintains a bullish stance from a medium- to long-term perspective. However, he also acknowledged the potential for some near-term weakness.
"We are expecting that Nifty may come towards 24,000 level. If the index breaks below 24,000, then another 300-400 points correction could be there. That kind of dip is something which we are advising our clients to buy," Agarwal told Business Today, suggesting that any significant dips could present buying opportunities.
This information serves for general understanding and should not be considered investment advice. Consulting a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions is always recommended.