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Muhurat Trading 2026: Date and Timings
Diwali Muhurat trading in 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 8 November 2026, the day of Laxmi Pujan, with the main equity session starting at 2:20 pm. The exchanges announced the timings on 19 October 2026, in separate NSE and BSE circulars. It is a special session conducted on a day the market is otherwise closed, so it does not count as a regular trading day.
Muhurat session timings, 8 November 2026
| Session | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Block deal session | 1:50 pm to 2:05 pm |
| Pre-open session | 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm |
| Continuous trading, equity | 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm (securities in the closing auction session: to 3:15 pm) |
| Equity futures and options | 2:20 pm to 3:40 pm |
| Corporate bonds | 2:05 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Post-close session | 3:50 pm to 4:00 pm |
This is the first Muhurat session after NSE and BSE introduced the Closing Auction Session (CAS), so closing times differ between securities. Timings differ by segment; the exchange circulars are the final word.
An earlier session for comparison
1 November 2024 (Friday): Pre-open 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm and normal trading 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, marking the start of Samvat 2081.
Muhurat timings change every year; always use the circular for the year you are looking at.
Source and last verified
Last verified: 31 October 2026. Checked against several independent reports of the official document; the document itself could not be opened when this page was built. Confirm on the exchange website before relying on a date.
Announced: 19 October 2026, in separate NSE and BSE circulars.
Official sources: NSE: exchange circulars
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Frequently asked questions
When is Muhurat trading in 2026?
Sunday, 8 November 2026, with continuous equity trading from 2:20 pm.
Is the market closed on Diwali?
In 2026 Diwali Laxmi Pujan falls on a Sunday, when the market is closed anyway, so the exchanges conduct a short special session that day. The Diwali-Balipratipada holiday on 10 November 2026 is listed on the NSE holidays page.
What is Muhurat trading?
A special one-hour-or-so session that NSE and BSE conduct on Diwali to mark the start of the new Samvat year in the Hindu calendar. It is traditional and symbolic.
Do all segments trade at the same time?
No. Equity, futures and options, corporate bonds and commodities have different session timings. The table on this page lists the equity, F&O and bond timings reported for 2026.
Where are the official timings?
In the NSE and BSE circulars for the day. This page is a summary and shows when it was last checked.
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