Overview
- Both NSE and BSE will operate on Thursday, January 1, 2026, on a normal timetable even as many global exchanges stay shut for New Year.
- The NSE’s 2026 calendar lists 15 full trading holidays, beginning with Republic Day on January 26, and also flags settlement holidays that can delay clearing and fund credits.
- RBI’s January list shows bank branches closed on Jan. 1 in Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal and Meghalaya, with digital channels available nationwide.
- Pakistan’s central bank declared Jan. 1 a bank holiday for public dealings across all banks and DFIs, with staff reporting for internal operations and online services maintained; branches were told to extend hours on Dec. 31 for government tax payments and NIFT special clearing.
- Commodity bourses MCX and NCDEX are reported to run the first session from 9 am to 5 pm on Jan. 1 with the evening session shut, indicating segment-specific schedules.