On March 31, 2026, both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are closed in observance of Shri Mahavir Jayanti. This holiday marks the 2624th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, a significant figure in Jainism, celebrated by Jain communities worldwide.
Trading activities, including equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLBs), currency derivatives, and interest rate derivatives, are halted for the day on both exchanges. The closure comes amid heightened global geopolitical tensions, which have recently triggered a massive selloff in markets.
This closure is the first of two market holidays scheduled for this week, with the next holiday set for April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. Today also marks the fifth out of the 16 stock market holidays planned for the entire year 2026.
While the BSE and NSE remain closed, the commodity derivatives segment will not be trading during the morning session but is expected to reopen for trading in the evening session.
As traders and investors look ahead, they will resume trading on April 1, 2026, when normal operations will continue. The market’s response to the recent geopolitical events and their impact on trading activities will be closely monitored.
In summary, the market is indeed closed today, and the next opportunity for trading will come after the holiday. As the situation evolves, market participants will be eager to see how these external factors influence trading dynamics in the days to come.
