India's major stock exchanges, NSE and BSE, are shut for trading today, May 1, 2026, due to the Maharashtra Day holiday. NCDEX is also closed, while MCX plans to resume in the evening session.
Domestic stock exchanges NSE and BSE will be shut for trading on Friday, May 1, in observance of Maharashtra Day and Labour Day. This closure aligns with the 2026 holiday schedule for these markets, halting all trading activities during regular hours. Investors should note the disruption to normal operations on this date, as first reported by The Economic Times. NCDEX will have no trading today, consistent with the holiday observance. In contrast, MCX is set to resume trading during its evening session, providing limited activity for commodities trading. The holiday falls on Maharashtra Day, a state-specific observance in Maharashtra, India, where BSE and NSE are headquartered. Such closures are standard for public holidays affecting stock market operations. Traders and investors are advised to plan accordingly for the resumption of full trading sessions tomorrow.
