Stock Market Holiday 2026: Will BSE, NSE Be Open For Six Days Next Week? Special Live Trading Session On Sat?

The coming trading week does not include any special festival holidays; however, the Indian stock market could be just open for a six-day session from April 6th to April 11th. First and foremost, trading on BSE and NSE is generally open for five days, with Saturdays and Sundays being its default weekend holidays. However, there are times when either BSE or NSE carries special live sessions on Saturday, and April 11th might be just that. Hence, the stock market will be closed on only 1 day next week.

Zero Festival Holidays For Stock Market Next Week:

Trading will be open in all market-related instruments such as equities, equity derivatives, bonds, commodities, currency derivatives and mutual funds among others, on April 6, April 7, April 8, April 9, and April 10.

But one exchange will also be open on Saturday, April 11, as well.

Special Live Trading Session On Saturday:

NSE has scheduled its special live trading session on Saturday, April 11, as part of its contingency drill. Investors are encouraged to participate during this special session. But it needs to be noted that they're just test transactions and neither buys or sells on this day will reflect in your portfolio.

On its website, NSE said that the exchange is continuously endeavoring to provide a robust platform to members so as to enable seamless trading. The Exchange gives utmost importance to periodical testing of trading infrastructure and its recovery & response mechanisms. Contingency Drills/ Mock Trading sessions are conducted by the Exchange for this purpose from time to time. Large scale participation of members is quintessential for the success of such sessions.

How Does Contingency Drill Impacts Your Portfolio?

As per Zerodha's website, the exchange conducts a mock trading session on one Saturday each month. This allows brokers to test their trading infrastructure, new products/systems, and run contingency drills. You will see live ticks on Kite during these sessions.

It added, your holdings and position values display according to mock-trading prices. This might result in incorrect prices on the Marketwatch and potentially inaccurate positions or holdings values. However, at the end of the session, Friday's closing prices will be updated.

Sensex, Nifty Weekly Performance:

Last week on April 2nd, Sensex and Nifty recovered heavy losses of nearly 2% crash in the early sessions after US President Donald Trump's Iran speech where he did not provide any timeline on when the war will end against Islamic Regime. The rupee recovered as well. After the closing bell, Sensex stood at 73,319.55, up by 185.23 points or 0.3%, while Nifty 50 ended at 22,713.10, which was marginally up by 33.70 points or 0.15%.

Despite the mild upside, Sensex and Nifty's weekly performance has been bearish. In the past five sessions, Sensex has dropped by 1,913.79 points or 2.54%, while Nifty 50 plunged by 343.45 points or 1.5%.

Indian equity markets closed a shortened trading week on a relatively muted note, with the Nifty 50 declining 0.47%. However, the headline number masks an important shift in market behaviour. The sharp recovery seen in the final session from the 22,000-22,100 zone suggests that strong demand is emerging at lower levels, indicating that the market is attempting to build a near-term base despite persistent global headwinds, as per Hariprasad K, SEBI-registered Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth.

Stock Market Weekly Outlook:

As per Ajit Mishra - SVP, Research, Religare Broking, the upcoming week is expected to remain data-intensive and influenced by both domestic and global cues. Developments in the US-Iran conflict and their impact on crude oil prices will remain critical drivers of market sentiment.

Also, the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision will be a key event, with participants closely tracking guidance on interest rates and the inflation outlook. On the data front, Mishra added that "investors will monitor the final readings of HSBC Services PMI and Composite PMI for further clarity on economic activity. Additionally, foreign exchange reserves data will be tracked to assess external sector stability."

What Should Investors Do In the Indian Stock Market Next Week?

Given the prevailing macro uncertainty, elevated crude oil prices, and persistent FII outflows, Mishra said, "investors should maintain a cautious and selective approach." Portfolio allocation should remain tilted toward fundamentally strong large-cap stocks with better earnings visibility and robust balance sheets."

Sectorally, selective opportunities may emerge in metals, energy, and select IT stocks, while caution is warranted in rate-sensitive sectors amid inflationary concerns.

He added, "Traders should remain agile, avoid aggressive leverage, and adhere to disciplined risk management practices. With volatility expected to persist, adopting a hedged approach and prioritizing capital preservation over aggressive positioning will be key until clearer directional signals emerge."

Sensex, Nifty Technical Outlook:

Nifty Target:

The index is gradually approaching its critical support base near the long-term weekly moving average (200 WEMA) at 21,930, followed by 21,750, which coincides with the April 2025 low. The recent price action indicates elevated volatility with sharp intraday swings, suggesting indecision at current levels. On the upside, immediate resistance is placed in the 23,000-23,200 zone, with a key hurdle around 23,500. A decisive move above this band could shift the bias positively and open room for a recovery towards 24,000, as per Mishra.

Sensex Target:

From a technical perspective, Aakash Shah, Research Analyst, Choice Equity Broking Private Limited, said, the Sensex has defended the crucial 72,800-72,900 support zone, indicating strong demand at lower levels. Immediate resistance is placed near 73,800-73,900, and a sustained move above this zone could trigger further upside momentum. On the downside, 72,800 remains a key support, and a breach below this level may lead to renewed selling pressure.

Overall, Shah said, the market is in a high-volatility consolidation phase, and the near-term strategy favors a buy-on-dips approach near support while remaining cautious near resistance levels until clearer global cues emerge.

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