Muhurat Trading 2026
Diwali: October 20, 2026
Expected Session Time
~6:00 PM – 7:15 PM IST
Exact timing announced by NSE/BSE in October 2026
What is Muhurat Trading?
Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour stock market session held on the auspicious evening of Diwali — specifically during Laxmi Puja muhurat. Both NSE and BSE open for this session simultaneously.
The session marks the beginning of the new Hindu calendar year (Samvat) and is considered highly auspicious for beginning new investments. Buying shares during Muhurat Trading is believed to bring prosperity throughout the Samvat year.
2026 Date
October 20, 2026
Typical Duration
~1 hour (evening IST)
Exchanges
NSE + BSE simultaneously
Session Type
Spot + Derivatives + Currency
Muhurat Trading Historical Session Timings
| Year (Samvat) | Date | Session Timings (IST) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (Samvat 2083) | October 20, 2026 | TBD — announced October 2026 | Expected ~6:00 PM – 7:15 PM |
| 2025 | 2025-10-20 | TBD | Diwali 2025 — update with actual time |
| 2024 | 2024-11-01 | 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM IST | BSE: 5:45PM–6:45PM, NSE: 6:00PM–7:00PM |
| 2023 | 2023-11-12 | 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM IST | Diwali Laxmi Puja session |
| 2022 | 2022-10-24 | 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM IST | Special Muhurat session |
| 2021 | 2021-11-04 | 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM IST | Special Muhurat session |
Historical data. Check NSE/BSE official announcements for exact 2026 timings.
Plan Your Muhurat Trades
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