The 2026 Bank Nifty Gann Calendar: Key Dates for Tops & Bottoms

By | January 3, 2026 8:41 am

Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only and based on astro-financial cycles. Trading involves risk.

Decoding the Critical Time Clusters for the Banking Sector

In financial markets, Time is the governing factor. While Price tells you how much, Time tells you when. For Bank Nifty traders, 2026 is not a year for random speculation; it is a year of precision.

By synthesizing W.D. Gann’s Emblem Dates (geometric angles specific to the index) with Astro-Harmonic triggers (Planetary Ingresses and Eclipses), we have identified specific “Pressure Dates” where the vibration of the banking sector changes. These are the windows where trends terminate, liquidity shifts, and volatility explodes.

Here is your definitive guide to the Bank Nifty Gann Pressure Dates for 2026.

The 2026 Pressure Date Calendar

Mark these dates. These are the “Time Clusters” where the probability of a reversal or range expansion is highest.

Bank Nifty 2026: The Gann Pressure Calendar

Month Date 1 (Setup) Date 2 (The Trigger) The “Confluence” Analysis (Why it will turn)
JAN

Jan 23

 

(Mars Ingress)

Jan 24

 

(BN Emblem Date)

The Kick-off. Mars (energy) enters Aquarius one day before the Bank Nifty Emblem date. Expect a sharp, impulsive move to start the year.
FEB

Feb 10

 

(BN Emblem Date)

Feb 17

 

(Solar Eclipse + BN Emblem)

THE “BANKING TOP”. This is the single most dangerous week of 2026. A Solar Eclipse landing exactly on a BN Emblem Date signals a structural high. Aggressive Short.
MAR

Mar 03

 

(Lunar Eclipse)

Mar 11–13

 

(Jup Direct + BN Emblem)

THE “JUPITER REVERSAL”. The Eclipse on Mar 03 causes panic. But Mar 11 (Jupiter Direct + Emblem) followed by Mar 13 (Jupiter Extreme Declination) is a massive BUY SIGNAL for banks.
APR

Apr 09

 

(Mars Ingress)

Apr 26

 

(Uranus Ingress)

Tech vs Bank Divergence. No BN Emblem dates this month. Bank Nifty likely consolidates while Nifty (Tech) outperforms due to Uranus entering Gemini.
MAY

May 18

 

(Mars Ingress)

May 23–30

 

(BN Emblem Cluster)

Distribution Top. While Nifty cracks in mid-May, Bank Nifty might hold up until the May 23 & 30 Emblem Cluster, trapping late bulls before sliding.
JUN

Jun 06

 

(BN Emblem Date)

Jun 30

 

(Jupiter enters Leo)

The “King’s Turn”. The early June drop finds support near the Emblem date. Jun 30 (Jupiter entering Leo) is huge for PSUs and Private Banks—expect a strong rally to start Q3.
JUL

Jul 11

 

(Mercury Extreme)

Jul 26

 

(Saturn Retrograde)

Trend Test. No Emblem dates. The trend relies on the “Jupiter in Leo” strength. Saturn Retrograde on Jul 26 will test the solvency/strength of the rally.
AUG

Aug 06

 

(Mercury Extreme)

Aug 12

 

(Solar Eclipse)

THE “CRISIS” TRIGGER. Solar Eclipse + Mars in Cancer (Debilitated). This specifically targets financial liquidity. Expect bad news for banks (NPA/Regulations) around Aug 12.
SEP

Sep 09–10

 

(BN Emblem + Uranus)

Sep 26

 

(BN Emblem + Lunar)

MAXIMUM VOLATILITY. Sep 09 (Emblem) aligns with Uranus Retrograde (Chaos). Sep 26 (Emblem) aligns with a Double Lunar date. Expect a 2000+ point range this month.
OCT

Oct 16

 

(Pluto Direct)

Oct 22

 

(Mercury Extreme)

Correction. No BN Emblem. The volatility from September likely resolves into a corrective slide as Pluto goes direct.
NOV

Nov 14

 

(Mercury Extreme)

Nov 29

 

(BN Emblem Date)

The Late Low. The market drifts until the Nov 29 Emblem Date, which likely marks a tradeable low for a year-end bounce.
DEC

Dec 06–09

 

(BN Emblem + Jup Extreme)

Dec 24

 

(Double Lunar Date)

The Final Whip. Dec 06 (Emblem) followed closely by Dec 09 (Jupiter Extreme Declination) suggests a sharp, sudden move (likely short-covering) to close the book

The “Big 3” Trade Setups for 2026

If you are a positional trader, these are the three highest-conviction windows to watch.

1. The “Eclipse Short” (February 17)

  • The Setup: A rare super-confluence occurs in mid-February. A Solar Eclipse lands exactly on a Bank Nifty Emblem Date, just days after Saturn enters Aries.

  • The Play: This signals a “Structural High.” If Bank Nifty is trading near the 2025 Highs (60,000+), initiate aggressive short positions. The trend likely changes from Bull to Bear here.

2. The “Jupiter Buy” (March 11–13)

  • The Setup: After the post-February panic, the market will present a golden opportunity. Jupiter (the ruler of Banks) stations Direct and hits an Extreme Declination simultaneously with a Gann Emblem Date.

  • The Play: This is the safest buy of the year. Look for a V-shaped recovery near the 51,000 support zone.

3. The “Crisis Hedge” (August 12)

  • The Setup: Mars enters Cancer (where it is weak/debilitated) exactly on a Solar Eclipse. Mars rules credit and action; in Cancer, it creates bad debts and fear.

  • The Play: Expect negative news flow regarding the banking sector. It is a time to hedge portfolios or buy Puts, as a retest of the year’s lows is probable.

Conclusion

2026 will be defined by “Whipsaw” price action. The linear trends of the past are over. By aligning your trades with these Gann Pressure Dates, you stop fighting the current and start trading with the tide of Time.

“Time is more important than Price. When Time is up, Price must turn.”W.D. Gann

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