Muhurat trading 2026 timings
Muhurat trading is on Sunday 8 November 2026. NSE and BSE trade from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm IST, after a pre-open session from 2:05 pm. MCX trades 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. This year the session is in the afternoon, not the evening.
NSE & BSE
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NSE Muhurat trading timings (equity)
| Session | Time (IST), Sun 8 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Block deal window | 1:50 pm – 2:05 pm |
| Pre-open session | 2:05 pm – 2:20 pm |
| Normal trading | 2:20 pm – 3:30 pm |
| Closing auction (CAS shares) | 3:15 pm – 3:50 pm |
| Post-close session | 3:50 pm – 4:00 pm |
Shares in the closing auction session (CAS) stop continuous trading at 3:15 pm; all others trade until 3:30 pm. Source: NSE circular 149/2026 (19 Oct 2026).
BSE and MCX
| Exchange | Session | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| BSE | Block deal window | 1:50 pm – 2:05 pm |
| BSE | Equity trading | 2:20 pm – 3:30 pm |
| BSE | Equity derivatives | 2:20 pm – 3:40 pm |
| MCX | Special session | 2:05 pm – 2:19 pm |
| MCX | Trading, all commodities | 2:20 pm – 3:30 pm |
MCX: circular MCX/TRD/590/2026 (19 Oct 2026). BSE: as reported by Angel One; check BSE's own notice before trading.
Diwali week market schedule
| Date | NSE & BSE | MCX |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 8 Nov | Muhurat trading 2:20 – 3:30 pm | Muhurat trading 2:20 – 3:30 pm |
| Mon 9 Nov | Open as normal | Open as normal |
| Tue 10 Nov | Closed (Diwali Balipratipada) | Morning closed, evening from 5:00 pm |
| Wed 11 Nov | Open as normal | Open as normal |
Questions people ask
What is the Muhurat trading time in 2026?
Muhurat trading is on Sunday 8 November 2026. On NSE and BSE normal trading runs from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm IST, after a pre-open session from 2:05 pm. MCX runs a special session from 2:05 pm and trading from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm.
Is Muhurat trading in the evening this year?
No. In 2026 the exchanges have scheduled Muhurat trading in the afternoon (2:20 pm to 3:30 pm IST), not in the usual evening slot.
What is Muhurat trading?
Muhurat trading is a short special session held on Diwali (Lakshmi Pujan), when many investors in India make a token trade for an auspicious start to the new Hindu financial year. The exchanges open for about an hour even though Diwali is a holiday.
Are Muhurat trades real trades?
Yes. Orders executed in the Muhurat session are normal trades and create settlement obligations like any other trading day.
Is the stock market open on 10 November 2026?
No. NSE and BSE are closed on Tuesday 10 November 2026 for Diwali Balipratipada. MCX closes its morning session that day and opens the evening session from 5:00 pm.
More market timings
Sources: NSE circular 149/2026, MCX circular MCX/TRD/590/2026 (via TeamLease RegTech), BSE timings via Angel One. Checked 28 Oct 2026. Information only, not investment advice.