Stock Market Holidays In June 2026: Why BSE, NSE To Be Closed For 9 Days? Special Trading Session On June 6!

The Indian stock market started the month of June with a cautiously optimistic tone after Sensex and Nifty closed the month of May 2026 bearish with a 2-3% downside. While traders will analyze, scrutinize and observe both global and domestic trends for investment strategy, it is also important to note the dates of when both BSE and NSE will be closed. Any trading holiday plays a role in changing the course of investments during that particular day or week. However, there is also a special trading session on a Saturday. So, here are the list dates when the stock market will be closed in June 2026 and plan your portfolio accordingly.

Stock Market Holiday In June 2026:

As per the BSE and NSE holiday list for June 2026, there is only one special holiday for Indian stock market and that is for the occasion of Muharram, one of the significant day for Muslims across the world.

Muharram 2026 Date:

This year, Muharram will be participated by Muslims on June 26, 2026. As per Islamic Relief Org website, Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, and thus marks the start of the Islamic New Year. Muharram also holds a greater significance - we know from the holy Qur'an that Muharram is one of the four sacred months. During this blessed month, the rewards for our good deeds are multiplied, and any wrongdoing is more serious.

Stock Market Holidays On June 26:

Hence, trading will be closed in market-related instruments on June 26. This is a Friday. Here's what will be closed:

1. Full shutdown of trading in equity cash market, equity futures & options (F&O), securities lending and borrowing, and interest rate derivatives.

2. MCX will be closed for the daytime session. Hence, for the commodities market on MCX, it is a partial holiday.

3. T+1 Settlement will be impacted because June 26th is both a trading and clearing holiday. So any shares sold on June 25th, Thursday, will be settled on Monday, June 29th and not on Friday, June 26th.

4. Weekly Expiry dates could shift as well.

Stock Market Holidays On June 6, 13, 20, 27

Both BSE and NSE will be closed on these dates, as they fall on Saturday, which is a weekend holiday.

Stock Market Holidays On June 7, 14, 21, 28

These dates fall on Sundays and hence they are market holidays.

Special Trading Session On June 6:

NSE will be open on June 6th due to its contingency drill. It invites all investors to participates during the drill. However, it is a testing day, so any buying and selling on June 6th will not be real trading or modify your portfolio.

As per NSE, the Exchange is continuously endeavouring 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.

Stock Market Outlook:

For this week, Hariprasad K, SEBI-registered Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth said that the market is entering the week with heightened volatility and a strong dependence on global developments, as investors balance improving risk sentiment against persistent concerns surrounding crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and foreign fund flows. Following last week's sharp correction and breakdown below key resistance levels, market participants are expected to remain selective and cautious while closely monitoring developments in West Asia and global commodity markets.

Furthermore, he added, the biggest variable for markets continues to be the evolving US-Iran situation. Any confirmation of a broader ceasefire arrangement or meaningful progress in diplomatic negotiations could significantly improve global risk appetite and trigger relief rallies across emerging markets, including India. Conversely, any disruption to ongoing discussions may quickly reignite fears of energy supply disruptions, pushing crude oil prices higher and increasing market volatility.

For now, macroeconomic and geopolitical developments continue to exert a greater influence on market sentiment than company-specific fundamentals. As a result, disciplined risk management, selective stock picking and close monitoring of global developments are likely to remain critical for navigating the near-term market environment. While robust domestic liquidity continues to provide an important cushion for the market, the broader technical structure remains vulnerable, with benchmark indices still struggling to establish sustained momentum above key resistance levels.

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