Muhurat trading in 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November. On NSE and BSE, the equity continuous session runs from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm IST (14:20 to 15:30).
This guide lists timings from exchange circulars dated 19 October 2026. It is not a recommendation to trade. For more market explainers, see our Stock Market and IPOs section.
Key Highlights
- Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026, on Diwali Laxmi Pujan, as per NSE and BSE circulars dated 19 October 2026.
- Equity session: Continuous trading runs from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm IST on NSE and BSE for non-CAS stocks.
- F&O: Equity F&O continuous trading runs until 3:40 pm (15:40) on both NSE and BSE.
- Holiday: 10 November 2026 is a trading holiday for Diwali Balipratipada on NSE and BSE equity and equity derivatives.
- Bottom line: The session is optional. All Muhurat trades create real settlement obligations, so plan funds and delivery as on a normal trade day.
Muhurat trading 2026 date and meaning
Muhurat trading is a special live market session held on Diwali Laxmi Pujan. NSE and BSE circulars dated 19 October 2026 set the session for Sunday, 8 November 2026. Participation is optional. Skipping the session carries no exchange penalty.
NSE and BSE equity session timings
Reader summary: equity continuous trading is about 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm IST for non-CAS stocks. Stocks in the Closing Auction Session (CAS) follow the closing auction path in each circular.
NSE Capital Market (NSE/CMTR/76941, 19 Oct 2026)
| Session | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Block deal | 13:50 | 14:05 |
| Pre-open order entry | 14:05 | 14:15* |
| Pre-open matching and buffer | 14:15 | 14:20 |
| Continuous trading open | 14:20 | |
| Continuous close for CAS securities | 15:15 | |
| Normal market close for non-CAS securities | 15:30 | |
| Trade modification cut-off | 14:20 | 16:15 |
*NSE notes a system-driven random closure in the last 2 minutes of pre-open order entry. After 15:15, CAS securities follow matching and post-close steps in the circular through about 16:00.
BSE Equity (Notice 20261019-9, 19 Oct 2026)
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Log-in | 1:15 pm | 1:50 pm |
| Block deal | 1:50 pm | 2:05 pm |
| Pre-open (limit and market, then limit-only) | 2:05 pm | 2:15 pm* |
| Buffer | 2:17 pm | 2:20 pm |
| Continuous trading | 2:20 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Trade modification | 2:20 pm | 4:15 pm |
*BSE also sets a random stoppage in the last 2 minutes of the limit-only pre-open window. CAS and special pre-open paths are in the same notice.
F&O, currency, commodity and MCX timings
| Segment | Continuous trading (approx.) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NSE equity F&O | 14:20 to 15:40 (trade modification to 15:50) | NSE/FAOP/76940, 19 Oct 2026 |
| BSE equity derivatives | 2:20 pm to 3:40 pm | BSE Notice 20261019-10, 19 Oct 2026 |
| NSE Currency Derivatives | 14:20 to 15:30 (trade modification end 15:40) | NSE/CD/76972, 19 Oct 2026 |
| BSE Currency Derivatives | 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm | BSE Notice 20261019-11, 19 Oct 2026 |
| NSE Commodity Derivatives | 14:20 to 15:30 | NSE/COM/76978, 19 Oct 2026 |
| MCX | Special session 2:05 pm to 2:19 pm; trading 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm; client code modification 2:20 pm to 3:45 pm | MCX/TRD/590/2026, 19 Oct 2026 |
F&O continuous trading therefore runs later than the equity cash close on both exchanges (until 3:40 pm / 15:40).
Settlement, holidays and practical notes
NSE segment circulars for this session state that all trades executed in the Diwali Muhurat trading session shall result in settlement obligations. Plan funds and delivery the same way you would for a normal trade day.
10 November 2026 is a trading holiday for Diwali Balipratipada on both NSE and BSE (equity and equity derivatives calendars). Confirm any SIP, AMO or BTST handling with your broker, because broker rules can differ.
NSE also told members that UCCs marked compliant by 22:00 hrs on Saturday, 7 November 2026 are permitted to trade on 8 November (NSE/ISC/77098, 26 Oct 2026). Ask your broker if you need a status check.
Retail checklist before 8 Nov
- Confirm the date and your segment timings from the tables above (equity versus F&O or commodity).
- Ensure funds and holdings are available. Muhurat trades create real settlement obligations.
- Ask your broker whether SIPs, AMOs or BTST rules differ on 8 November.
- Optional: confirm UCC trading status with your broker ahead of the evening of 7 November.
- Do not treat the session as compulsory or as a signal to buy or sell.
If you are reviewing account basics, see our note on demat account charges. For a longer-term investing tool rather than a one-hour session, try the SIP calculator. Related reading: IPOs this week and open market buybacks.
Frequently asked questions
When is Muhurat trading in 2026? Sunday, 8 November 2026, on Diwali Laxmi Pujan, as per NSE and BSE circulars dated 19 October 2026.
What are NSE and BSE equity timings? Continuous trading runs from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm IST for the equity segment on both exchanges, with a pre-open window from about 2:05 pm. See the tables for CAS details.
Do F&O markets close at the same time? No. On NSE, equity F&O continuous trading runs until 3:40 pm (15:40). On BSE, equity derivatives continuous trading also runs until 3:40 pm, per notices dated 19 October 2026.
Is Muhurat trading compulsory? No. It is an optional special live session. Skipping it has no penalty from the exchanges.
Do Muhurat trades settle? Yes. NSE circulars state that all trades in the session result in settlement obligations. Plan funds and delivery the same way you would for a normal trade day. Brokerage is set by your broker.
Is the market closed on 10 November 2026? Yes for equity and equity derivatives. NSE and BSE both list 10 November 2026 as a holiday for Diwali Balipratipada. Confirm segment-specific notes and any SIP schedule with your broker.
Disclaimer
This article is for information only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security. Muhurat trading is optional. Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. Diving Finance and the author, Ashutosh Joshi, are not registered with SEBI as an investment adviser or research analyst. Neither holds any position in securities discussed here for the purpose of this article.
Update log
- 29 October 2026, 9:19 AM IST: Draft timings from NSE, BSE and MCX circulars dated 19 October 2026; UCC note from 26 October 2026; 10 November holiday confirmed on NSE and BSE calendars.
- Planned: re-check circulars on the morning of 8 November 2026 before any live refresh.
Sources
- NSE/CMTR/76941 (19 Oct 2026): https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/content/circulars/CMTR76941.pdf
- NSE/FAOP/76940 (19 Oct 2026): https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/content/circulars/FAOP76940.pdf
- NSE/CD/76972 (19 Oct 2026): https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/content/circulars/CD76972.pdf
- NSE/COM/76978 (19 Oct 2026): https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/content/circulars/COM76978.pdf
- NSE/ISC/77098 (26 Oct 2026): https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/content/circulars/ISC77098.pdf
- BSE Notice 20261019-9 (equity): https://www.bseindia.com/downloads/UploadDocs/Notices/20261019-9/20261019-9.pdf
- BSE Notice 20261019-10 (equity derivatives): https://www.bseindia.com/downloads/UploadDocs/Notices/20261019-10/20261019-10.pdf
- BSE Notice 20261019-11 (currency): https://www.bseindia.com/downloads/UploadDocs/Notices/20261019-11/20261019-11.pdf
- NSE holiday master API (CM segment): Diwali-Balipratipada on 10 Nov 2026; Diwali Laxmi Pujan* on 8 Nov 2026
- BSE trading holidays page / 2026 equity holiday list: Diwali Balipratipada on 10-Nov-26; Muhurat note for 08-Nov-26
- MCX/TRD/590/2026 (19 Oct 2026): listed on https://www.mcxindia.com/circulars/all-circulars; PDF text checked via a public mirror (official mcxindia.com PDF fetch returned 403 from this environment)
All circular PDFs and holiday checks above were accessed on 29 October 2026 between about 9:17 and 9:18 AM IST.
