The financial markets of India play a vital role in the overall economic stance, growth, and development of the nation. The Indian markets as we often name it include two stock exchanges, i.e. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). These two exchanges are tasked with facilitating the overall sale/purchase and distribution of stocks, commodities, bonds, and other instruments. But these markets do not operate every day of the year and many people have a query when is Indian markets closed? There are certain holidays as per the list of Indian market holidays 2024 and we here take a look at it below.
What happens during the NSE/BSE Holidays List?
When such holidays are marked, the market will not open for trading and investors cannot buy or sell shares or units of their investment. There are various festivals that make this trading holiday list which are mentioned below:
Indian Market Holidays 2024 List
| # | Holidays | Date | Day |
| 1 | Republic Day | January 26, 2024 | Friday |
| 2 | Mahashivratri | March 08, 2024 | Friday |
| 3 | Holi | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| 4 | Good Friday | March 29, 2024 | Friday |
| 5 | Id-Ul-Fitar (Ramadan Eid) | Aprill 11, 2024 | Thursday |
| 6 | Ram Navami | April 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 7 | Maharasthra Day | May 01, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 8 | Id-ul-adha (Bakri Id) | June 17, 2024 | Monday |
| 9 | Moharram | July 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 10 | Independence Day | August 15, 2024 | Thursday |
| 11 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 02, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 12 | Diwali-Laxmi Pujan* | November 01, 2024 | Friday |
| 13 | Gurunanak Jayanti | November 15, 2024 | Friday |
| 14 | Christmas | December 25, 2024 | Wednesday |
Note: As is with the tradition of conducting Muharat Trading on Diwali, the same will be conducted this year on Friday, November 01, 2024. The timings of the Muharat Trading will be informed by the respective exchanges a few days before Diwali.
Holidays that converge with Sunday/Saturday
| 1 | Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2024 | Sunday |
| 2 | Mahavir Jayanti | April 21, 2024 | Sunday |
| 3 | Ganesh Chaturthi | September 07, 2024 | Saturday |
| 4 | Dussehra | October 12, 2024 | Saturday |
| 5 | Diwali – Balipratipada | November 02, 2024 | Saturday |
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FAQs
How many trading holidays are there in 2024?
- There are a total of 14 holidays in the Indian markets in 2024 apart from the weekend offs.
What is the stock market holiday list?
- The stock market holiday list is a schedule of holidays when the markets will be closed. On these specific days, the stock exchanges will not operate and no trading of stocks and commodities can be done.
Where can I find the Indian market holiday list?
- The Indian market holiday list is published by both stock exchanges and is readily available across all major financial news platforms.
What is Muhurat Trading 2024?
- Muhurat trading is an auspicious trading occasion that is celebrated on the occasion of Diwali. The trading opens for an hour and traders can buy/sell stocks during this period.
