The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are closed today, October 20, for Dussehra. Hence, trading in equity and equity derivatives will be suspended for the day.
Additionally, Bank branches across many states are closed today for Vijaya Dashami or Dussehra.
Gold, Silver Trading On MCX
Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) is closed for the morning session, meaning there will not be any commodity trading on the platform till 5 PM. However, it will open for the evening session. Meanwhile, the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange is closed for both sessions, suspending trading activities for both sessions–morning and evening.
Stock Market Holiday In October
The stock market was closed for two holidays in October 2026. Earlier, trading in equity and derivatives was suspended on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti. And now, the Indian stock market is closed on October 20 for Dussehra.
Stock Market Holiday Calendar (October- December)
October: Oct 2 for Gandhi Jayanti, Oct 20 for Dussehra.
November: Nov 10 for Diwali, and Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti On November 24
December: Christmas Day on December 25.
Bank Holiday On October 20
Bank branches in the majority of states, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Assam, are closed today for Dussehra on October 20.
Branches in states like Sikkim and Manipur are open today.