The stock market in India is closed today, March 3, 2026, in observance of Holi. Trading will resume tomorrow.
Stock Market Closed for Holi
The stock market is closed today, March 3, 2026, on account of Holi celebrations in India. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed for trading today.
In addition to the stock exchanges, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India will experience a partial holiday; it will be shut for trading in the first session but will resume operations in the evening. Conversely, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange will remain closed for both trading sessions today.
Recent Market Performance
Prior to the holiday, the BSE Sensex closed at 80,238.85 on March 2, 2026, reflecting a decline of 1.29% from the previous session. The NSE also saw a downturn, closing at 24,865.70, down 1.24% on the same day.
This closure follows other trading holidays observed earlier in the year, including January 15 and January 26. March is known for having multiple holidays for the stock market, impacting trading schedules.
Looking Ahead
Trading will resume on March 4, 2026, from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. Investors and traders are advised to prepare for the market’s reopening following the holiday.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential impacts on market sentiment due to the recent declines before the holiday. Stakeholders are keenly observing how the market will react once trading resumes.
