NSE Announces Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026 Schedule: Check Date & Market Timings

Diwali is around the corner, and so is the stock market's traditional Muhurat Trading session!

The National Stock Exchange (NSE), has announced that a special live trading session will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, on the occasion of Diwali.

Muhurat Trading is a symbolic trading session conducted during Diwali, considered an auspicious occasion by many investors to make new investments. 

NSE Muhurat Trading Schedule 2026 

What Should Investors Know?

The special Muhurat Trading session will take place during the afternoon, with the normal trading window running from 2:20 PM to 3:40 PM.

Investors should keep in mind that:

• The pre-open session begins at 2:10 PM.

   

• Normal trading starts at 2:20 PM and ends at 3:40 PM.

   

• Trades executed during the session will result in settlement obligations.

The above schedule applies specifically to the NSE Futures & Options segment.

To Sum Up

Muhurat Trading is a long-standing Diwali tradition in India's stock markets, marking a symbolic beginning to the new financial year in the traditional trading calendar.

Whether you're planning to place a trade or simply follow the market, keep the October 26, 2026 Muhurat Trading timings handy.

Wishing you a Happy Diwali and Samvat 2083!