Stock Market Holiday Tomorrow: Are BSE And NSE Closed On October 2 For Gandhi Jayanti?
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- ✓The Indian stock market will remain closed for regular equity trading on Friday, October 2, on account of Gandhi Jayanti.
- ✓Both the BSE and NSE will suspend trading for the day.
- ✓Because October 3 and 4 fall on the weekend, traders will get a three-day break before business resumes October 5.
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The Indian stock market will remain closed for regular equity trading on Friday, October 2, on account of Gandhi Jayanti. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will suspend equity trading on the day, according to the exchanges' 2026 holiday schedules.
The October 2 holiday will result in a three-day break in regular equity trading, as October 3 and 4 fall on Saturday and Sunday. Trading will resume on Monday, October 5.
Gandhi Jayanti is observed on Oct. 2 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Will BSE And NSE Remain Closed On October 2?
Yes, the BSE and NSE will remain closed on Friday, Oct. 2. The holiday is listed in the NSE's official 2026 trading calendar. Since October 3 and 4 fall on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, there will be no equity trading for three consecutive days from October 2 to October 4.
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