Stock Market and Bank Holiday: Trading Suspended on October 20 for Dussehra

Indian financial markets and banking services across most states remain shut today, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in observance of Dussehra (Vijayadashami).

Trading operations across the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are entirely suspended for the day. Routine trading activities across equity, equity derivatives, and currency derivatives segments will resume on Wednesday, October 21.

Key Trading and Banking Schedules for October 20

Commodity Trading Schedule

The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) operates on a split schedule today:

• Morning Session (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM): Suspended.
• Evening Session (5:00 PM onwards): Active. Trading resumes for agricultural and non-agricultural contracts until standard market close (11:30 PM or 11:55 PM, based on specific contract specifications).

Bank Branch Operations and Digital Channels

As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday list, bank branches in most states remain closed for Dussehra celebrations.

• Physical Services Affected: Over-the-counter cash deposits and withdrawals, cheque clearances, demand draft processing, locker access, and in-person KYC updates will not be available.
• Digital Infrastructure Active: Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), Unified Payments Interface (UPI), immediate mobile banking transfers (IMPS), and online portals continue to operate normally. Physical cheque clearing and RTGS windows will process on the next active business day.

Upcoming Market Holidays in 2026

Following the Dussehra break, investors and traders should note the remaining trading holidays on the exchange calendar for the year:

• Sunday, November 8: Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Special one-hour Muhurat Trading session; exchange timings to be notified)
• Tuesday, November 10: Diwali-Balipratipada (Market Closed)
• Tuesday, November 24: Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti (Market Closed)
• Friday, December 25: Christmas (Market Closed)