Stock Markets Closed for Good Friday; Trading Resumes April 6, 2026
Stock market holiday today for Good Friday 2026: Are NSE, BSE and MCX open or closed on April 3? Check now
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On April 3, 2026, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are closed for Good Friday. Trading will resume on April 6. Global markets in the US, UK, and Europe are also closed, while some Asian markets remain open.
- 01NSE and BSE closed for Good Friday on April 3, 2026.
- 02Trading will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026.
- 03Major global markets, including those in the US and Europe, are closed today.
- 04Domestic equities rebounded on April 2, with Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex closing higher.
- 05Upcoming holidays include Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14 and Bakri Id on May 28.
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On April 3, 2026, India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are closed in observance of Good Friday. Trading will resume on Monday, April 6. The closure coincides with a holiday for major global markets in the US, UK, and Europe, while some Asian markets, including China and Japan, remain operational. On April 2, domestic equities experienced a significant rebound, with the Nifty 50 rising to 22,713.10, a gain of 33.70 points or 0.15% from the previous close. The BSE Sensex also surged, closing at 73,319.55, up 185 points or 0.25%. The volatility gauge, India VIX, increased by over 2% to settle at 25.52. Looking ahead, the holiday calendar includes several upcoming closures, such as Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14 and Bakri Id on May 28, with further holidays scheduled throughout the year.
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The closure of stock exchanges may affect traders and investors who rely on daily trading activities, impacting their investment strategies and liquidity.
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