NSE
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Special Holiday |
22 January, 2024 |
Monday |
Republic Day |
26 January , 2024 |
Friday |
Mahashivratri |
08 March, 2024 |
Friday |
Holi |
25 March, 2024 |
Monday |
Good Friday |
29 March, 2024 |
Friday |
Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
11 April, 2024 |
Thursday |
Shri Ram Navami |
17 April, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Maharashtra Day |
01 May, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Bakra Eid |
17 June, 2024 |
Monday |
Muharram |
17 July, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Independence Day/Parsi New Yea |
15 August, 2024 |
Thursday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
02 October, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Diwali Laxmi Pujan |
01 November, 2024 |
Friday |
Gurunanak Jayanti |
15 November, 2024 |
Friday |
Christmas |
25 December, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Share Market holidays that fall on Saturday or Sunday in year 2024
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
14 April, 2024 |
Sunday |
Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
21 April, 2024 |
Sunday |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
07 September, 2024 |
Saturday |
Dussehra |
12 October, 2024 |
Saturday |
Diwali-Balipratipada |
02 November, 2024 |
Saturday |
The major Indian stock exchanges will remain closed on national and state holidays, known as trading holidays or share market holidays. These days, we see a suspension of all market transactions, significantly impacting trading strategies and potential profits or losses for the financial year. Anticipated for 2024 are a total of 14 non-trading days due to festivals and other holidays. March 2024 is expected to lead with 3 non-trading days, followed by April 2024 and November 2024, each featuring 2 non-trading holidays. Notably, February and September have no trading holidays except for weekends.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) observes trading holidays on both national and state holidays, with the holiday schedule being released at the start of each year. Muhurat Trading for the year 2024 is scheduled for Friday, November 1, with the exact timing to be announced soon.
Trading on the NSE follows specific timings:
- Pre-open session: Orders can be entered and modified between 9:00 am and 9:08 am.
- Regular trading hours: From 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
- Closing Session: From 3:40 pm to 4:00 pm.
- Block Deal Sessions: Morning window from 8:45 am to 9:00 am and afternoon window from 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm.
BSE
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Special Holiday |
22 January, 2024 |
Monday |
Republic Day |
26 January , 2024 |
Friday |
Mahashivratri |
08 March, 2024 |
Friday |
Holi |
25 March, 2024 |
Monday |
Good Friday |
29 March, 2024 |
Friday |
Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
11 April, 2024 |
Thursday |
Shri Ram Navami |
17 April, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Maharashtra Day |
01 May, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Bakra Eid |
17 June, 2024 |
Monday |
Muharram |
17 July, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Independence Day/Parsi New Yea |
15 August, 2024 |
Thursday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
02 October, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Diwali Laxmi Pujan |
01 November, 2024 |
Friday |
Gurunanak Jayanti |
15 November, 2024 |
Friday |
Christmas |
25 December, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Share Market holidays that fall on Saturday or Sunday in year 2024
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
14 April, 2024 |
Sunday |
Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
21 April, 2024 |
Sunday |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
07 September, 2024 |
Saturday |
Dussehra |
12 October, 2024 |
Saturday |
Diwali-Balipratipada |
02 November, 2024 |
Saturday |
The major Indian stock exchanges will remain closed on national and state holidays, known as trading holidays or share market holidays. These days, we see a suspension of all market transactions, significantly impacting trading strategies and potential profits or losses for the financial year. Anticipated for 2024 are a total of 14 non-trading days due to festivals and other holidays. March 2024 is expected to lead with 3 non-trading days, followed by April 2024 and November 2024, each featuring 2 non-trading holidays. Notably, February and September have no trading holidays except for weekends.
Trading holidays at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) coincide with national and state holidays. Similar to the NSE, the BSE releases a comprehensive list of holidays at the start of each year, aiding investors, brokers, agents, and stakeholders in planning their activities. The BSE holiday list for 2024 has also been published, covering the Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment, and SLB Segment.
Muhurat Trading for 2024 is scheduled for November 1st, coinciding with Diwali – Laxmi Pujan. Specific timings for Muhurat Trading will be communicated later. It's noteworthy that the Exchange reserves the right to modify any of the mentioned holidays, with prior notice through separate circulars.
MCX
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Session |
New Year Day |
01 January, 2024 |
Monday |
Session 2 |
Special Holiday |
22 January, 2024 |
Monday |
Session 1 |
Republic Day |
26 January , 2024 |
Friday |
Both Sessions |
Mahashivratri |
08 March, 2024 |
Friday |
Session 1 |
Holi |
25 March, 2024 |
Monday |
Session 1 |
Good Friday |
29 March, 2024 |
Friday |
Both Sessions |
Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
11 April, 2024 |
Thursday |
Session 1 |
Shri Ram Navami |
17 April, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Session 1 |
Maharashtra Day |
01 May, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Session 1 |
Bakra Eid |
17 June, 2024 |
Monday |
Session 1 |
Muharram |
17 July, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Session 1 |
Independence Day/Parsi New Yea |
15 August, 2024 |
Thursday |
Both Sessions |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
02 October, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Both Sessions |
Diwali Laxmi Pujan |
01 November, 2024 |
Friday |
Session 1 |
Gurunanak Jayanti |
15 November, 2024 |
Friday |
Session 1 |
Christmas |
25 December, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Both Sessions |
The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) observes trading holidays on national holidays and religious festivals. At the beginning of each year, MCX releases an updated list of holidays to assist traders and stakeholders in planning their activities. For the year 2024, MCX has published the MCX holiday list 2024, urging traders to keep it handy for making informed trading decisions.
Clearing / Settlement
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Special Holiday |
22 January, 2024 |
Monday |
Republic Day |
26 January , 2024 |
Friday |
Mahashivratri |
08 March, 2024 |
Friday |
Holi |
25 March, 2024 |
Monday |
Good Friday |
29 March, 2024 |
Friday |
Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
11 April, 2024 |
Thursday |
Shri Ram Navami |
17 April, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Maharashtra Day |
01 May, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Bakra Eid |
17 June, 2024 |
Monday |
Muharram |
17 July, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Independence Day/Parsi New Yea |
15 August, 2024 |
Thursday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
02 October, 2024 |
Wednesday |
Diwali Laxmi Pujan |
01 November, 2024 |
Friday |
Gurunanak Jayanti |
15 November, 2024 |
Friday |
Christmas |
25 December, 2024 |
Wednesday |
A Settlement Holiday occurs when the stock markets are operational, but the typical T+1 cycle for trade settlement faces disruption. This disruption may arise from the closure of depositories like NSDL and CDSL or banks on specific days. Consequently, a Settlement Holiday leads to a one-day delay in the process of depositing shares into your Demat account.
Clearing or Settlement Holidays are days when trade settlement and delivery are suspended. These holidays are distinct from share market holidays. Therefore, exchanges publish two different lists of holidays each year. These typically coincide with banking holidays, national days, and religious festivals. Consequently, some settlement holidays coincide with trading holidays. Otherwise, the market remains open for trading (except for the currency segment) on clearing holidays, but the clearing house remains closed.