The stock market is closed in India today, 26 January 2026, on the occasion of 77th Republic Day. It is a national holiday. There will be no trading in both the major stock markets of the country, BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and NSE (National Stock Exchange) today. Trading in the currency market and commodity derivatives segment will also remain closed today.
When will the markets open?
All markets will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday 27 January 2026, and resume normal trading.
commodity market situation
The country’s largest commodity derivatives exchange MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) will also remain closed for the entire day today. Trading in all commodity futures including gold and silver will also resume from tomorrow itself.
Stock market holidays in 2026
There will be a total of 16 days of trading holidays in the year 2026. After today’s holiday, the next holiday will be on Tuesday, March 3 on the occasion of Holi. The market will remain closed for three days each in March, two each in April and May, one each in June and September, two days each in October and November and one day in December. Apart from this, four holidays will fall on weekends (Saturday-Sunday).
Banks also closed today
Today, on the occasion of Republic Day, public and private banks are closed in all the states and union territories across the country. It is part of a long weekend (Friday to Monday) in many states, as January 23 was a regional holiday in some states, January 24 was the fourth Saturday, and January 25 was a Sunday.
Other bank holidays this week
Due to the nationwide strike of bank employees unions on Tuesday, January 27, there may be disruption in the functioning of public sector banks in some areas. Banks will remain closed on Sunday, February 1 due to weekly holiday. You can use online or mobile banking services even when banks are closed, unless otherwise informed due to technical reasons. ATMs will remain open for cash needs, bank apps and UPI will function normally. However, transactions involving negotiable instruments like checks and promissory notes will not be available on these holidays.
Bank holidays in January 2026
According to the calendar announced by RBI, banks will remain closed for a total of 16 days including weekly holidays (second and fourth Saturday and Sunday) in January 2026. Regional holidays may vary from state to state.
Check with local branch
Holidays may vary across states, so it would be advisable to confirm the holiday dates with your local bank branch for any scheme.