Contrary to common assumptions, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE will not observe a holiday on Friday, August 28, 2026, for the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Both major Indian stock exchanges have confirmed that trading operations will proceed as usual on this day, as Raksha Bandhan is not listed in their official 2026 holiday calendars.
Normal Trading Across Segments
Investors and traders should note that normal trading will continue across all segments. This includes Equity, Equity Derivatives, Currency Derivatives, NDS-RST, and Tri Party Repo segments. The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), which handles commodity trading, will also remain open, with August 28 not being a scheduled holiday on its calendar.
Upcoming Stock Market Holidays in 2026
While Raksha Bandhan 2026 will not impact market operations, traders should be aware of the following scheduled stock market holidays for the remainder of the year:
- September 14: Ganesh Chaturthi
- October 2: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20: Dussehra
- November 10: Diwali-Balipratipada
- November 24: Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
- December 25: Christmas
These dates represent the only remaining closures for the Indian equity and commodity markets in 2026, ensuring that market participants can plan their trading activities accordingly.