May 16 Stock Market Holiday or not?
Investors and traders planning market activity tomorrow should note that the Indian stock market will remain closed on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) stay closed every Saturday and Sunday as part of their regular weekly trading holiday schedule. This means there will be no trading activity in equity, derivatives, currency derivatives, or securities lending segments tomorrow.
According to the official NSE holiday and market timings schedule, trading takes place only on weekdays except exchange-declared holidays and weekends.
So, even though May 16, 2026, is not a special festival holiday, stock markets across India will remain shut because it falls on a Saturday.
Are NSE and BSE Open Tomorrow?
No, both NSE and BSE will remain closed on Saturday, May 16, 2026, due to the regular weekend market closure. Trading will resume on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Which Segments Remain Closed?
The following market segments will remain shut tomorrow:
- Equity Market
- Equity Derivatives
- Currency Derivatives
- Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB)
- Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR)
Stock Market Weekend Holiday Rules
Indian stock exchanges operate from Monday to Friday and remain closed every Saturday and Sunday. Apart from weekends, exchanges also observe trading holidays announced in the yearly NSE and BSE holiday calendar.
