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India to close stock markets on Jan. 26 for Republic Day as traders look ahead after a volatile stretch
India’s major exchanges will shut for Republic Day, pausing trading across segments. The holiday comes as investors globally remain sensitive to macro signals and weather-related disruptions in the U.S.
Filed by Nairobi Express News Desk
India’s National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, for Republic Day, halting trading across equities and other segments for the session.
The closure is part of the standard holiday calendar and affects multiple trading categories, giving markets a brief pause before activity resumes.
While the announcement is routine, it matters for investors managing cross-market exposure and settlement timing, particularly during periods of elevated volatility.
Practical impact
- No trading across listed segments for the holiday session
- Potential shifts in liquidity and hedging into the next open
- Settlement/operational timelines may adjust around the closure