Indian financial markets in 2026 will experience seven long weekends due to 15 holidays, presenting unique risk-management challenges for traders. A key concern is the 'zero-buffer trap' created by SEBI's reshuffle moving Nifty expiry to Tuesdays. This means a three-day break, with markets closed Friday and reopening Tuesday, results in an immediate expiry day reckoning without buffer time for position adjustments, unlike previous Monday holiday scenarios.