BSE India
BSE · Asia/Kolkata
Closed – Weekend
Trading Hours
| Session | Exchange Time | Your Time |
|---|---|---|
| Market Open | 09:15 | 03:45 |
| Market Close | 15:30 | 10:00 |
Major Indices
- BSE SENSEX
2026 Holiday Calendar
| Date | Holiday | Status | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | Republic Day | Closed | — |
| 2026-02-17 | Mahashivratri | Closed | — |
| 2026-03-10 | Ramzan Id (Eid-ul-Fitr) | Closed | — |
| 2026-03-30 | Holi | Closed | — |
| 2026-04-02 | Ram Navami | Closed | — |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | Closed | — |
| 2026-04-14 | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | — |
| 2026-05-01 | Maharashtra Day | Closed | — |
| 2026-05-16 | Id-Ul-Adha (Bakri Id) | Closed | — |
| 2026-08-15 | Independence Day | Closed | — |
| 2026-08-25 | Muharram | Closed | — |
| 2026-10-02 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Closed | — |
| 2026-10-21 | Dussehra | Closed | — |
| 2026-11-09 | Diwali (Laxmi Pujan) | Closed | — |
| 2026-11-10 | Diwali (Balipratipada) | Closed | — |
| 2026-11-24 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Closed | — |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | Closed | — |
About BSE India
BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) is one of India's major exchanges and a historic institution in the country's capital markets. Many global investors recognize the SENSEX as the classic benchmark index tied to India's large-cap performance, and BSE timing is therefore relevant even if you trade India via ETFs or ADRs.
The practical issue for international users is less about "what is BSE?" and more about when the market is actually trading. Because IST time doesn't shift with daylight savings, the "open in my time" can feel inconsistent across the year if you're in a DST-observing country. This detail page makes that simple: local exchange time, your time, the countdown, and upcoming holidays—all in one place.
Trading Nuances: Volatility can pick up quickly after overnight global moves; the first part of the session often matters most. If you're new, focus on the index (SENSEX) and a few liquid names before exploring smaller caps. Keep the holiday table up to date; this is one of the most valuable parts of the page for international traders.