Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Indian Markets Closed for Maharashtra Elections
On January 15, 2026, the Indian stock markets, including NSE and BSE, will be closed because of the municipal elections in Maharashtra.
This means no trading will happen in the stock, debt, or futures and options (F&O) markets.
The exchanges had initially planned to keep trading open but later changed their decision because January 15 is a public holiday in Maharashtra.
Most banks in the state will also be closed.
Commodity trading will be closed in the morning but will resume in the evening at 5 pm.
The next market holiday will be on January 26 for Republic Day.
So, if you planned to trade on January 15, you'll need to wait or use other available services.
Indian stock markets (NSE and BSE) will be closed on January 15, 2026, due to Maharashtra civic polls.
Trading in equity, debt, F&O, and currency markets will be halted, with commodity trading resuming at 5 pm.
Exchanges initially classified January 15 as a settlement holiday but later revised it to a full trading holiday.
Most banks in Maharashtra will also be closed on January 15, 2026.
The next market holiday is scheduled for January 26, 2026, for Republic Day.
- Who
- Indian stock markets (NSE and BSE)
- What
- Closure of trading activities
- When
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Where
- India, specifically Maharashtra
- Why
- Municipal Corporation Elections in Maharashtra
Bank Operations
Market Operations
Holiday Dates
Bank Operations
Banks closed on January 14, 2026, for Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu in multiple states.
Market Operations
NSE and BSE closed on January 15, 2026, for Maharashtra civic polls.
Services Affected
Bank Operations
Bank branches closed, but digital services like NEFT, IMPS, RTGS, and UPI remain available.
Market Operations
Trading halted for capital and debt market segments.
- Bank Holiday Date
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Bank Holiday Reason
- Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu
- Bank Holiday Regions
- Gujarat, Odisha, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, West Bengal
- Market Holiday Date
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Market Holiday Reason
- Maharashtra civic body elections
- Total Bank Holidays in January 2026
- 16
- Additional Bank Holidays
- Thiruvalluvar Day, Uzhavar Thirunal, Saraswati Puja, Republic Day
- Digital Banking Services
- NEFT, IMPS, RTGS, UPI, ATMs
- Market Segments Affected
- Equity, debt, F&O, currency, commodity derivatives
- Commodity Trading Resumption
- 5 pm on January 15, 2026
Sources
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