Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026 Today: NSE, BSE to Open at 2:20 PM; Check Full Timings 

Mumbai, November 08: Indian stock exchanges NSE and BSE will conduct a special Diwali Muhurat Trading session today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, to mark the beginning of Samvat 2083. The equity market will remain open for a special trading window from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, instead of its usual weekday schedule.

The annual session coincides with Diwali Laxmi Pujan and is considered an auspicious occasion by market participants to begin investments for the new Hindu financial year. The commodity exchange Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will also conduct a special trading session today.

Muhurat Trading 2026: NSE and BSE Timings Today

According to the exchange schedule, the pre-open session will begin at 2:05 pm, followed by continuous trading from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm.

Trading Session	Timings
Trading members login	1:15 pm – 1:50 pm
Block deal window	1:50 pm – 2:05 pm
Pre-open session	2:05 pm – 2:20 pm
Order matching	2:15 pm – 2:17 pm
Regular Muhurat trading	2:20 pm – 3:30 pm
Closing auction activities	3:15 pm – 3:35 pm
Closing session for non-CAS securities	3:30 pm – 3:50 pm
Post-closing session	3:50 pm – 4:00 pm

Investors should note that certain securities covered under the Closing Auction Session will follow a separate schedule, with continuous trading ending at 3:15 pm.

MCX Muhurat Trading 2026 Timings

MCX will also hold a special Diwali trading session on November 8. The commodity exchange will begin its pre-session at 2:05 pm, followed by the main trading window from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm.

MCX Trading Session	Timings
Pre-session	2:05 pm – 2:10 pm
Limit order acceptance	2:10 pm – 2:15 pm
Order matching and confirmation	2:15 pm – 2:17 pm
Buffer period	2:17 pm – 2:20 pm
Main trading session	2:20 pm – 3:30 pm

Contracts across commodities and indices will be available during the special session, subject to the exchange’s applicable schedule.

What Is Muhurat Trading?

Muhurat Trading is a special stock market session organised by Indian exchanges every year on Diwali. It coincides with Laxmi Pujan and marks the beginning of a new Samvat year in the Hindu calendar.

The tradition is associated with prosperity and new beginnings. Investors and traders participate in the session to mark the occasion, although all transactions remain subject to normal market risks.

The tradition was initiated by the Bombay Stock Exchange in 1957, while the National Stock Exchange adopted it in 1992.

When Will the Stock Market Remain Closed Next?

Although exchanges are conducting special trading today, November 8, the next scheduled trading holiday is Tuesday, November 10, on account of Diwali-Balipratipada. The regular market is scheduled to operate on Monday, November 9, before the holiday.

Conclusion

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026 will take place today, November 8, with NSE and BSE conducting their main equity session from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. MCX will also remain open for its special trading window during the same period.

Investors planning to participate should check the applicable segment timings, order restrictions and settlement requirements before placing trades.

Note: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/resources/exchange-communication-holidays