- Stock markets and commodity exchanges in India are closed on April 3 for Good Friday
- Most bank branches are closed, but ATMs, UPI, net banking, and mobile apps remain operational
- Good Friday is a bank holiday as per RBI. This could lead to delays in cheque processing and other services
Good Friday Holiday: Trading and banking activity will take a pause today for Good Friday. Indian exchanges, commodity bourses, and most bank branches are not operating on Friday, April 3. The break comes days after the March 31 holiday for Mahavir Jayanti, creating a holiday-shortened trading week.
Stock Exchanges And Commodity Markets
| Segment | Status on April 3 | Details |
| BSE Sensex | Closed | No equity, derivatives, currency trading |
| National Stock Exchange of India | Closed | All segments shut |
| Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) | Closed | Morning and evening sessions shut |
| National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited | Closed | Both sessions shut |
Markets reopen on Monday.
Bank Branches And Digital Services
| Service | Status | What it means for you |
| Bank branches | Closed in most states | No counter services |
| ATMs | Working | Cash withdrawals available |
| UPI / Net banking | Working | Transfers and bill payments fine |
| Mobile banking apps | Working | No disruption |
Good Friday is listed as a bank holiday under the RBI calendar. Branch work like cheque processing or in-person requests may see delays.
Are Banks Closed Everywhere?
Most states observe the holiday. A few regions may have exceptions. Customers should check with their local branch for state-specific updates. Delhi and NCR follow the closure.
More Market Holidays In April
| Date | Day | Occasion |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti |
Exchanges have 16 weekday trading holidays in 2026. Several more fall through the year, with two in May and clusters during the festive season in October-November.
Meanwhile, with crude prices rising and markets under pressure, the pause offers traders a breather before activity resumes next week.
Share Markets: Performance This Week
In one word, markets have been "volatile" this week. In fact, since the fresh conflict began in Iran, markets have been on the edge. FIIs have been selling heavily, and inflation risks are weighing on stocks across sectors. At the close on Thursday, BSE Sensex climbed 185.23 points to settle at 73,319.55. Similarly, Nifty closed at 22,713.10, up 33.70 points.
