As we navigate the second week of the new year, the atmosphere on Dalal Street is buzzing—not just with earnings expectations, but with election fever. With the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections and other local body polls in Maharashtra scheduled for Thursday, 15th January 2026, a major question has surfaced for traders: Will the markets remain open on polling day?
If you are confused because the original 2026 holiday calendar didn’t mention this date, you are not alone. Here is the clarity you need right now regarding trading operations for this week.
The Official Update
While 15th January was not originally listed as a settlement holiday, the situation changed yesterday.
On 12th January, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) officially notified that Thursday, 15th January 2026, will be a trading holiday for Capital Markets.
Holiday Status: The Equity and Derivatives segments on both NSE and BSE will remain CLOSED this Thursday, 15th January.
This decision has been taken to ensure that market participants, exchange officials, and voters in Mumbai—the financial heart of India – can exercise their democratic right during the civic polls.
Sensex Expiry Moved to 14-January, 2026
For F&O traders, this holiday announcement triggers an immediate change to your trading plan.
Typically, the Sensex weekly expiry falls on a Thursday. However, with the market now closing on that day, the expiry has been pre-poned.
- Original Expiry: Thursday, 15th Jan
- New Expiry Date: Wednesday, 14th Jan 2026
(Source: BSE)
Your Trading Week at a Glance
To avoid any confusion, here is how the rest of the week looks for market operations:
| Date | Day | Market Status | Key Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Jan | Tuesday (Today) | Open | Normal Trading |
| 14th Jan | Wednesday | Open | Sensex Weekly Expiry |
| 15th Jan | Thursday | Closed | BMC Election Holiday |
| 16th Jan | Friday | Open | Normal Trading Resumes |
(Source: NSE, BSE)
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