Ambedkar Jayanti 2026: Are BSE, NSE, MCX and banks open or closed? Check before you plan

India is observing a nationwide holiday on April 14, to mark Ambedkar Jayanti, commemorating Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary. Government offices, banks, courts, schools, and stock markets remain closed across most states.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 14 April 2026, 8:13 AM IST

India Observes Public Holiday on Ambedkar Jayanti

New Delhi: The country is celebrating Ambedkar Jayanti today. April 14th has been declared a public holiday across the country to mark the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna B. R. Ambedkar. The central government has designated it a national holiday, resulting in a closure of many government and private institutions.

Which services will be affected?

Government offices, courts, post offices, government schools and colleges, and public sector undertakings (PSUs) will remain closed across the country on Ambedkar Jayanti. Furthermore, according to the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar, banks will also be closed in most states. However, banking services may remain partially operational in some states.

Stock Market Holiday

The stock market will also be completely closed today. Trading will be suspended on both the BSE and NSE exchanges. There will be no transactions in the equity, derivatives, and SLB segments. Trading will resume on April 15th.

MCX Partial Operations

Although the morning session at the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will be closed, trading will continue from 5:00 PM to 11:55 PM. Commodity trading will be partially operational.

Banks Closed in These Cities

Bank branches will be closed in several major cities across the country, including Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru. This may result in customers having to wait a day for banking transactions.

What Will Remain Open?

However, digital banking services such as internet banking, mobile banking, ATMs, and UPI services will continue to function normally. Private offices, retail shops, and essential services will remain open as usual in most locations.

Regional Festivals Also Celebrated

Major festivals like Baisakhi and Vishu are being celebrated in many parts of the country on this day, further enhancing its significance.

When Will the Markets Be Closed Next?

This is the last trading holiday of the month of April. The next holiday will be on May 1st for Maharashtra Day.

On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, people across the country paid tribute to Baba Saheb and remembered his contributions.