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Many traders require constant attention to what's going on in the stock market. A few share market holidays, aside from weekends, provide them with a break as the stock exchanges are closed. These market holidays are government holidays (like Gandhi Jayanti) or cultural or religious (like Diwali).

Even if share markets are open on certain specific days due to holidays, it's crucial to bear in mind that outside events or causes might still have an influence on market sentiment. It is therefore advisable to be vigilant, even over the holidays, and to be mindful of your position and possible investments. During this time of year, distractions and other activities might cause you to lose out on chances; being alert can help you prevent this.

List of Share Market Holiday 2024

Holidays Date Day
Special Holiday January 22, 2024 Monday
Republic Day January 26, 2024 Friday
Mahashivratri March 08, 2024 Friday
Holi March 25, 2024 Monday
Good Friday March 29, 2024 Friday
Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) April 11, 2024 Thursday
Ram Navami April 17, 2024 Wednesday
Maharashtra Day May 01, 2024 Wednesday
General Parliamentary Elections May 20, 2024 Monday
Bakri Eid June 17, 2024 Monday
Moharram July 17, 2024 Wednesday
Independence Day/Parsi New Year August 15, 2024 Thursday
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti October 02, 2024 Wednesday
Diwali Laxmi Pujan November 01, 2024 Friday
Gurunanak Jayanti November 15, 2024 Friday
Christmas December 25, 2024 Wednesday

List of Holidays falling on Saturday / Sunday

Holidays Date Day
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti April 14, 2024 Sunday
Shri Mahavir Jayanti April 21, 2024 Sunday
Ganesh Chaturthi September 07, 2024 Saturday
Dussehra October 12, 2024 Saturday
Diwali-Balipratipada November 02, 2024 Saturday

*Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Friday, 01 November 2024, Diwali * Laxmi Pujan. Timings for Muhurat Trading will be notified by the exchange subsequently

*Special Note: BSE and NSE to hold special live trading session on 18 May 2024. Click Here to check the timings for special live trading session.

Frequently Asked Questions

In the year 2024, there are precisely 252 days for trading activities. These days are exclusive of the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) as well as the National Holidays falling on weekdays. 

Muhurat Trading will be held on Friday, 1 November 2024. Traders can keep a note of the date for easy and swift trading. 

Refer to the above provided list to stay informed about the days when the stock market will be closed in 2024.

The stock market in India is open for trading from Monday to Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Unless there are any special trading sessions announced, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Trading operations are conducted from Monday to Friday.

Stock markets in India generally closes for trading at 3.30 pm every Monday to Friday.

The trading hours of the Indian stock market are from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays from Monday to Friday.

Stock markets are closed on weekends i.e. on Saturdays and Sundays, so that traders can relax and take care of their maintenance and administrative responsibilities.

The Stock Exchanges only run on weekdays, Monday to Friday; and they are closed on Saturdays and Sundays unless there are any scheduled special trading sessions.

The stock market is open from Monday to Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The stock market stays closed on Saturdays and Sundays, which are recognized weekly holidays.

Trading is prohibited on settlement holidays because these days are set aside for clearing and settlement procedures.

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