Stock Market Holiday Tomorrow: NSE, BSE Closed for Dussehra on October 20

Authored By HDFC SKY | Published at: Oct 19, 2026 09:52 AM IST

The Indian stock market will remain closed on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, for Dussehra. Trading on the NSE and BSE will resume on Wednesday, October 21, as per the scheduled calendar.

Stock Market Holiday Tomorrow: NSE, BSE Closed for Dussehra on October 20

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Mumbai, October 19: The Indian stock market will remain closed tomorrow, October 20, 2026, on account of Dussehra. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will suspend regular trading for the festival, according to their 2026 holiday calendars.

Investors and traders will not be able to trade in the regular equity market on Tuesday. Trading is scheduled to resume on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Is the Share Market Open Tomorrow?

No. The Indian share market will remain closed on Tuesday, October 20, for Dussehra.

Market detail	Status
Date	Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Occasion	Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
NSE	Closed
BSE	Closed
Equity trading	Closed
Equity derivatives	Closed
Next scheduled trading session	Wednesday, October 21, 2026

The holiday applies to the relevant trading segments listed in the exchanges’ calendars. Investors should check the respective exchange notices for segment-specific details.

NSE, BSE Holiday: When Will the Stock Market Reopen?

The NSE and BSE are scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, October 21. Regular equity-market trading normally takes place from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm on trading days, excluding weekends and declared market holidays.

Investors should plan their trades around the holiday, particularly if they have pending orders or are tracking upcoming corporate announcements. Orders and settlement timelines may be affected by exchange and clearing schedules.

Why Is the Stock Market Closed on October 20?

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is being celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, this year. The NSE and BSE have included the festival in their 2026 trading-holiday calendars.

Upcoming Stock Market Holidays in 2026

After Dussehra, the scheduled NSE trading holidays include:

Date	Holiday
November 10, 2026	Diwali-Balipratipada
November 24, 2026	Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
December 25, 2026	Christmas

Diwali Laxmi Pujan falls on Sunday, November 8, with a special Muhurat Trading session expected that day. Investors should check the exchanges’ announcements for the confirmed session timings.

Conclusion

The stock market will remain closed tomorrow, October 20, 2026, for Dussehra. Both NSE and BSE are scheduled to resume trading on Wednesday, October 21. Investors should check official exchange notices for any changes to trading or settlement schedules.

Source:

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

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