The Indian inventory market will stay open for normal buying and selling on August 26, which is being noticed as Eid-e-Milad. The NSE and BSE haven’t declared August 26 a buying and selling vacation.
Nevertheless, August 26 is a settlement vacation, which suggests the clearing and settlement of funds and securities will probably be paused for the day. This may delay the credit score of sale proceeds and the settlement of shares purchased in supply trades.
- Commerce proceeds: Sale proceeds from trades executed on Tuesday, Aug. 25, will probably be accessible after settlement on Thursday, Aug. 27.
- Withdrawals: Withdrawal requests positioned after 4 p.m. on August 25 will probably be processed by 10 p.m. on August 27. Immediate withdrawals will proceed to work as ordinary on August 26.
- Shares bought: Shares purchased on August 25 could be bought solely from August 27, after the trades are settled.
IPO-related fund processing, mandate debits and share credit scheduled round Aug. 26 could also be processed on Aug. 27 as a result of Aug. 26 is a settlement vacation.
Eid-e-Milad 2026
Eid-e-Milad, often known as Milad-un-Nabi or Mawlid, is a vital spiritual observance for Muslims all over the world. The event marks the beginning anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, regarded by Muslims as the ultimate prophet in Islam.
The pageant is noticed throughout Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar. In India, Eid-e-Milad is noticed on August 26, 2026, in response to vacation calendars.
The event is marked by prayers, spiritual gatherings and neighborhood occasions, with individuals reflecting on the Prophet’s life, teachings and compassion. Whereas some communities organise processions and bigger gatherings, others observe the day via personal prayers and family-based spiritual actions.
Inventory Market Holidays In 2026
The 2026 buying and selling calendar consists of 16 market holidays. Eid-e-Milad on Aug. 26 isn’t a buying and selling vacation, though it’s a settlement vacation.
Right here is the total listing of remaining market holidays this yr:
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Sept. 14: Ganesh Chaturthi (Monday)
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Oct. 2: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (Friday)
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Oct. 20: Dussehra (Tuesday)
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Nov. 10: Diwali-Balipratipada (Tuesday)
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Nov. 24: Prakash Gurpurab Sri Guru Nanak Dev (Tuesday)
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Dec. 25: Christmas (Friday)
Inventory markets will stay open for a particular session on Nov. 8, although it falls on a Sunday. A particular ‘Muhurat Buying and selling’ session will probably be held on this present day because of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. The timings for the Muhurat buying and selling session will probably be notified by the BSE and NSE individually forward of Diwali.
Inventory Market Aug. 25 Highlights
The Nifty 50 settled 115.50 factors, or 0.48%, increased at 24,334.55. The Sensex ended 286.98 factors, or 0.37%, increased at 77,656.09. The benchmarks returned to beneficial properties after falling on Monday, because the month-to-month futures and choices contracts expired.
The home market will take its opening cues from GIFT Nifty, whereas traders observe developments in Asian equities, crude oil and U.S. markets. Nifty’s F&O expiry, expertise shares, oil costs and geopolitical developments stay among the many elements in focus.
Common Inventory Market Operations
Buying and selling on the equities section occurs on all days of the week (aside from Saturdays and Sundays and holidays declared by the Change prematurely). The market timings of the equities section are given under:
A) Pre-open session
Order entry and modification Open: 9:00 a.m.
Order entry and modification Shut: 9:08 a.m.
[With random closure in the last one minute. Pre-open order matching starts immediately after the close of pre-open order entry.]
B) Common buying and selling session
Regular / Restricted Bodily Market Open: 9:15 a.m.
Regular / Restricted Bodily Market Shut: 3:30 p.m.
C) Closing Session
The Closing Session is held between 3:50 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
D) Block Deal Session Timings
Morning Window: This window shall function between 8:45 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Afternoon Window: This window shall function between 2:05 p.m. and a couple of:20 p.m.
On the identical time, the Change could shut the market on days aside from the above-scheduled holidays or could open the market on days initially declared as holidays. The Change might also prolong, advance, or scale back buying and selling hours when it deems match and essential.
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