NSE, BSE closed May 28 for Bakri Eid; markets reopen May 29
Synopsis
Both the NSE and BSE are shut on 28 May for Bakri Eid — the ninth of 16 scheduled market holidays in 2026. With indices barely moving ahead of the break and FPIs turning net sellers, all eyes will be on how markets absorb the geopolitical overhang when trading resumes Friday.
Key Takeaways
NSE and BSE are closed on 28 May 2026 for Bakri Eid ; all segments — equities, derivatives, SLB, currency, and interest rate derivatives — are suspended.
MCX is closed for the morning session but resumes in the evening; NCDEX remains shut all day.
This is the 9th market holiday of 2026; 7 more remain, with the next on 26 June for Muharram.
Sensex settled at 75,867.80 (down 100 points ) and Nifty50 at 23,907.15 (down 6.55 points ) on Wednesday amid US-Iran uncertainty.
DIIs were net buyers at ₹3,821 crore net inflow; FPIs were net sellers at ₹1,042.70 crore net outflow on Wednesday.
Domestic equity markets are shut on Thursday, 28 May 2026 as both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) observe a trading holiday on account of Bakri Eid (Eid al-Adha). The closure covers all market segments, including equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB), currency derivatives, and interest rate derivatives.
Segments Affected
The suspension is comprehensive across both major bourses. In the commodity segment, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will remain closed during the morning session but will resume trading in the evening session. The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), however, will remain closed for both morning and evening sessions throughout the day.
Holiday Count for 2026
Thursday's closure marks the ninth stock market holiday observed so far in 2026, out of a total of 16 scheduled trading holidays for the year. The previous holiday was 1 May for Maharashtra Day. With today's closure factored in, seven more trading holidays remain for the rest of the calendar year. The next scheduled holiday falls on 26 June, when markets will be shut on account of Muharram.
Wednesday's Market Close
Heading into the holiday, benchmark indices ended largely flat on Wednesday, 27 May, weighed by geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran situation. The Sensex slipped 100 points, or 0.19%, to settle at 75,867.80, while the Nifty50 edged down 6.55 points, or 0.03%, to close at 23,907.15.
Institutional Flow Picture
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers on Wednesday, purchasing shares worth ₹16,893.10 crore against sales of ₹13,072.10 crore, resulting in a net inflow of ₹3,821 crore, according to provisional data from the NSE. In contrast, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net sellers, offloading shares worth ₹12,461.35 crore while buying ₹11,418.65 crore worth of shares, leading to a net outflow of ₹1,042.70 crore.
Trading across all segments on both the NSE and BSE is set to resume on Friday, 30 May 2026.
Point of View
But the timing is worth noting. Markets limped into the break with barely any movement, yet FPIs flipped to net sellers on Wednesday — a signal worth watching when trading resumes Friday. The US-Iran overhang has not resolved, and with seven more holidays compressing the trading calendar for the rest of 2026, any sustained FPI selling in shortened weeks could amplify volatility beyond what thin volumes normally warrant.
NationPress
13 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the stock markets closed on 28 May 2026?
Indian stock markets — both the NSE and BSE — are closed on 28 May 2026 on account of Bakri Eid (Eid al-Adha), a gazetted public holiday. The closure covers all trading segments including equities, derivatives, and currency markets.
When will NSE and BSE reopen after the Bakri Eid holiday?
Trading on the NSE and BSE will resume on Friday, 30 May 2026. Thursday's closure is a one-day holiday with no carry-over impact on settlement cycles beyond standard T+1 adjustments.
Is MCX also closed on 28 May for Bakri Eid?
The MCX will be closed only for its morning session on 28 May. It will resume trading in the evening session as per its published holiday schedule. The NCDEX, however, remains closed for the entire day.
How many stock market holidays are left in 2026?
After the 28 May closure, seven more trading holidays remain in 2026 out of a total of 16 scheduled for the year. The next holiday is on 26 June for Muharram.
How did the markets perform before the holiday?
On Wednesday, 27 May, the Sensex fell about 100 points (0.19%) to 75,867.80 and the Nifty50 slipped 6.55 points (0.03%) to 23,907.15, with investors cautious over US-Iran geopolitical tensions. DIIs were net buyers (₹3,821 crore net), while FPIs were net sellers (₹1,042.70 crore net outflow).
