by Sandip Das on 5 January 2024, 3 min read
The Indian stock exchanges including BSE and NSE have listed around 14 trading holidays in 2024. The first four holidays including Republic Day on January 26, Mahashivratri on March 8, Holi on March 25, and Good Friday on March 29 will provide some extended weekends for traders and investors.
On the other hand, five holidays have fallen on weekends this year. Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti has fallen on a Sunday which is April 14, 2024. This is followed by Shri Mahavir Jayanti on April 21. The other three are Ganesh Chaturthi on September 7, Dussehra on October 12, and Diwali-Balipratipada on November 2, 2024.
The Indian stock market will be closed on the following days
Date | Day | Holidays |
26-Jan-2024 | Friday | Republic Day |
08-Mar-2024 | Friday | Mahashivratri |
25-Mar-2024 | Monday | Holi |
29-Mar-2024 | Friday | Good Friday |
11-Apr-2024 | Thursday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
17-Apr-2024 | Wednesday | Shri Ram Navmi |
01-May-2024 | Wednesday | Maharashtra Day |
17-Jun-2024 | Monday | Bakri Id |
17-Jul-2024 | Wednesday | Moharram |
15-Aug-2024 | Thursday | Independence Day |
02-Oct-2024 | Wednesday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
01-Nov-2024 | Friday | Diwali Laxmi Pujan |
15-Nov-2024 | Friday | Gurunanak Jayanti |
25-Dec-2024 | Wednesday | Christmas |
NSE also said that Muhurat Trading will be conducted and the timings of Muhurat Trading will be notified subsequently.
The National Stock Exchange mentioned that it may, however, close the market on days other than the above-scheduled holidays. It also mentioned that it may open the market on days originally declared as holidays. The Exchange may also extend, advance, or reduce trading hours when it deems fit and necessary, it said.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment or trading advice. The author is not a financial advisor and does not have any professional qualifications in this area. The author does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. Any action you take based on the information in this blog post is done at your own risk. Please consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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