National Stock Exchange, also popularly known as NSE is the symbol of the financial market of India and its vibrancy. Readers have come to the right place if they wish to know about NSE holidays 2024. The readers are advised to plan their trading and settlement in advance. Readers are advised not to miss these important dates and make an informed decision regarding their investments.
India, being a vibrant democracy, celebrates a lot of festivals around the year. People like to spend time with their families, and not work on such days. Also, the National Stock Exchange doesn’t operate on a few national and festive holidays. The National Stock Exchange’s working timings are from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM on workdays and the weekends are holidays.
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Equity & Derivative segment holidays NSE 2024
The following table contains the holiday list of the National Stock Exchange for the year 2024. The National Stock Exchange may declare additional holidays as advised by the government or due to any unforeseen circumstances. This information is shared with the investors and traders timely through the circulars issued by the authorities. There are a total of 19 holidays on the National Stock Exchange in the year 2024 out of which 14 are on weekdays.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Republic Day | January 26, 2024 | Friday |
| Maha Shivaratri | March 08, 2024 | Friday |
| Holi | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Good Friday | March 29, 2024 | Friday |
| Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | April 10, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Ram Navami | April 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Maharashtra Day | May 01, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Bakri Eid | June 17, 2024 | Monday |
| Moharram | July 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Independence Day | 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 |
NSE Holidays 2024 on weekends
Following are the holidays on NSE for the year 2024 which fall on Saturdays and Sundays. There are a total of 5 holidays in 2024 which fall on the weekends. So the traders and investors get more days to trade on the stock exchanges.
| Holidays that fall on Saturday and Sunday. | ||
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2024 | Sunday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 21, 2024 | Sunday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | September 07, 2024 | Saturday |
| Dussehra | October 13, 2024 | Sunday |
| Diwali-Balipratipada | November 02, 2024 | Saturday |
NSE Holidays January 2024
The Republic Day is a national holiday in India. It is celebrated across India and the highlight of this day is the “Republic Day Parade” in New Delhi, the capital of India. It is also a holiday on the National Stock Exchange.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Republic Day | January 26, 2024 | Friday |
NSE Holidays February 2024
February 2024 is the only month that has no holiday in NSE.
NSE Holidays March 2024
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Maha Shivaratri | March 08, 2024 | Friday |
| Holi | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Good Friday | March 29, 2024 | Friday |
NSE Holidays April 2024
Following are the holidays on the National Stock Exchange in the month of April 2024. April has the most holidays on the National Stock Exchange, but two of these holidays fall on weekends, i.e., Sunday.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | April 10, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Ram Navami | April 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2024 | Sunday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 21, 2024 | Sunday |
NSE Holidays May 2024
Since the National Stock Exchange is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Maharashtra Day is a holiday on the National Stock Exchange.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Maharashtra Day | May 01, 2024 | Wednesday |
NSE Holidays June 2024
Bakri Eid is also celebrated across India. It is marked as a holiday on the National Stock Exchange.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Bakri Eid | June 17, 2024 | Monday |
NSE Holidays July 2024
There is only one holiday on the National Stock Exchange in the month of July 2024. This is a declared holiday on the Nationa Stock Exchange for the occasion of Moharram.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Moharram | July 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
NSE Holidays August 2024
Independence Day, celebrated with fervor across India, is a holiday on the National Stock Exchange.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Independence Day | August 15, 2024 | Thursday |
NSE Holidays September 2024
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | September 07, 2024 | Saturday |
NSE Holidays October 2024
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 02, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Dussehra | October 13, 2024 | Sunday |
NSE Holidays November 2024
One of the most important holidays on the National Stock Exchange is Deepawali. The stock market doesn’t operate on Deepawali but there is a catch here. The National Stock Exchange organizes a special Mahurat Trading session for 1.15-1.30 hours on this auspicious occasion for investors. Buying and selling of shares can be done during this trading session on Deepawali.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Diwali-Laxmi Pujan* | November 01, 2024 | Friday |
| Gurunanak Jayanti | November 15, 2024 | Friday |
| Diwali-Balipratipada | November 02, 2024 | Saturday |
NSE Holidays December 2024
Christmas is celebrated all over India and it’s a holiday on the National Stock Exchange.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| Christmas | December 25, 2024 | Wednesday |
What do you mean by NSE holidays list?
These holidays are the days when the stock exchange doesn’t open due to a festive or a national holiday.
Where can one check the NSE holidays list?
Readers can check the holiday list of NSE above in this post or on websites like moneycontrol or news websites or trading platform websites such as nseindia.
What is Mahurat trading?
Mahurat trading is the trading that happens on Diwali Laxmi Puja. Yes, the market opens on Diwali for 1.15-1.30 hrs for the Mahurat trading on this auspicious occasion. The timings of this session are communicated by the authorities a day or two before the trading session.
Why it is important to know about NSE holidays?
It is important to know about the holidays on the National Stock Exchange to better plan your trades and settlement accordingly.
Can I sell or buy stocks on weekends?
No, the National Stock Exchange doesn’t allow trading on weekends and on declared festive or national holidays.
Is NSE closed on all festive or national holidays?
The National Stock Exchange has its own schedule and it operates according to it. Traders need to be aware of the same to make informed decisions.
What are the timings of NSE?
NSE operational timings are from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM on weekdays.
Is the holiday list of NSE comprehensive?
No, the National Stock Exchange may declare additional holidays as advised by the government or it may change the dates of a few holidays. This is informed to the investors through circulars issued by the authorities.
Is the holiday list of NSE the same for the commodity exchange MCX?
It may or may not be the same for the MCX. The holidays list of MCX will be discussed in a separate post.
Disclaimer
The holidays list of the National Stock Exchange for the year 2024 is the tentative list and a final list is awaited from the National Stock Exchange officials. Readers should also visit nseindia to check for changes, if any. It is also important to state that the National Stock Exchange may declare additional holidays due to unforeseen circumstances or any changes as advised by the government. In such cases, the investors or traders are informed by the circular issued by the National Stock Exchange authorities. Readers who wish to learn more may click the links below:
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