Gandhi Jayanti 2026: Is Stock Market Closed for Trading on October 02?

Mumbai, Oct 1: The Indian stock market will remain closed on Friday, October 2, 2026, on account of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.

Both the NSE and BSE will remain shut for regular trading on October 2. The day is listed as a trading holiday in the National Stock Exchange’s official 2026 holiday calendar.

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti is observed every year on October 2 to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Is the Stock Market Open Tomorrow?

No. The NSE and BSE will remain closed on October 2, 2026.

The NSE’s official calendar lists October 2, 2026, as a trading holiday for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. Regular equity trading on the NSE normally runs from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM on trading days.

What About Trading on October 2?

Since October 2 is a scheduled market holiday, investors will not be able to conduct regular equity trades on the NSE and BSE.

The closure applies to the exchange’s regular trading sessions. Investors should also check the respective exchange calendars for segment-specific schedules and settlement-related timelines.

Stock Market Holidays After October 2

After the Gandhi Jayanti holiday, the next major scheduled stock market holiday is Dussehra on October 20, 2026. The NSE calendar also lists Diwali-Balipratipada on November 10, Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 24 and Christmas on December 25 as trading holidays.

Conclusion

The stock market will remain closed tomorrow, October 2, 2026, for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. The NSE’s official holiday calendar confirms October 2 as a trading holiday, so regular trading will resume on the next scheduled trading day.

Source:

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