Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is one of India's premier stock exchanges, listing over 6,000 companies. Established as oldest stock exchange in Asia, BSE ranks as third-largest stock exchange in world. It plays crucial role in regulating & managing India's financial markets, channeling idle resources into country's economic growth. BSE offers wide array of market data products, corporate data products, EOD products, & more.
On weekdays, BSE trading occurs from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with pre-market open trading from 9:00 to 9:15 a.m. Weekends are observed as BSE holidays. In addition to weekends, several national holidays of cultural & religious significance are considered BSE trading holidays.
BSE holiday list 2024 are further categorized into trading & clearing holidays. On BSE trading holidays, no transactions occur on exchange. Conversely, during clearing holidays, while purchase & sale of securities continue, financial transfers are postponed due to banks being closed. This ensures smooth operation of stock exchange while respecting significant national holidays. BSE holidays 2024 list provides comprehensive overview of these important dates.
List of BSE Holidays 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 | Monday |
| 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 |
| Maharashtra Assembly Elections | November 20, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 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 |
BSE Trading Schedule
Pre-open Timings to Trade Equities on BSE
The pre-open session occurs between 9:00 and 9:15 am, or for a total of 15 minutes. The pre-open session consists of both the order collection and matching phases.
Regular Trading Timings to Trade Equities on BSE
The normal trading hours are from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The duration of the daily trading session is 6 hours and 15 minutes. There is no lunch break on the BSE, and neither pre-market nor after-hours trading is allowed.
Block Deal Session Timings-BSE
Block deal windows are accessible throughout each and every trading day in the equity segment.
● Morning Session: Between 8:45 and 9:00 a.m., the first session of the block deal window takes place.
● Afternoon Session: Between 2:05 and 2:20 p.m., the second session of the block deal window takes place.
FAQs
The Bombay Stock Exchange, or BSE, is closed on Saturdays and Sundays and is normally open from Monday to Friday.
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is open for trading from Monday to Friday. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday, except for any special sessions that may be announced.
No, on Saturdays and Sundays the BSE is closed. It is open for trading from Monday to Friday.
BSE trading hours typically run from 9:15 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Since BSE trading isn't available on Saturdays and Sundays, traders can work according to the weekday routine.