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Stock Market Holidays in 2024

Posted On:24th May 2024
Updated On:9th Jan 2025
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Key Highlights

  • Trading holidays in the stock market are observed on both Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Apart from weekends, there are also some national and cultural holidays when the Indian stock exchange holidays are observed.
  • Muhurat trading is a practice followed by Indian traders. It is a one-hour window which is considered auspicious for investing in shares on the festival of Diwali.

Investing in the Stock Market

Investing and trading in stocks and securities takes place on two stock exchanges in India. The Bombay stock exchange (BSE) and the National stock exchange (NSE).The NSE is India’s largest stock exchange. It enables investors and traders to conduct seamless trading around the year. The exchange opens for trading from 9.15 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Trading holidays on the NSE are observed on both Saturdays and Sundays when no trading takes place in equities and derivatives.Apart from weekends, there are also some national and cultural holidays when the Indian stock exchange holidays are observed. Let us explore the stock market holiday list 2024.

Indian Stock Exchange Holidays

Mentioned below is a list of all Indian stock exchange holidays in 2024:

 Sr.No Holidays Date Day
1. Republic Day 26 January 2024 Friday
2. Mahashivratri 08 March 2024 Friday
3. Holi 25 March 2024 Monday
4. Good Friday 29 March 2024 Friday
5. Id-Ul-Fitr 11 April 2024 Thursday
6. Ram Navami 17 April 2024 Wednesday
7. Maharashtra Day 01 May 2024 Wednesday
8. Eid al-Adha 17 June 2024 Monday
9. Moharram 17 July 2024 Wednesday
10. Independence Day 15 August 2024 Thursday
11. Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti 02 October 2024 Wednesday
12. Diwali 01 November 2024 Friday
13. Gurunanak Jayanti 15 November 2024 Friday
14.Maharashtra assembly Poll Election 20 November 2024Wednesday
15. Christmas 25 December 2024 Wednesday

The stock market is also shut on weekends, i.e., Saturday and Sunday, every year. There are some Indian stock exchange holidays that overlap with weekends as well.
Mentioned below is a list of such Indian stock exchange holidays in 2024:

 Sr.No Holidays Date  Day
1. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti 14 April 2024 Sunday
2. Mahavir Jayanti 21 April 2024 Sunday
3. Ganesh Chaturthi 07 September 2024 Saturday
4. Dussehra 12 October 2024 Saturday
5. Diwali Gowardhan Puja 02 November 2024 Saturday

Indian Stock Exchange Holidays for Commodity Derivatives Market

Following is the stock market holiday list 2024 for the commodity derivatives market:

 Sr.No Holidays  Date Day
1. Republic Day 26 January 2024 Friday
2. Mahashivratri 08 March 2024 Friday
3. Holi 25 March 2024 Monday
4. Good Friday 29 March 2024 Friday
5. Id-Ul-Fitr 11 April 2024 Thursday
6. Ram Navami 17 April 2024 Wednesday
7. Maharashtra Day 01 May 2024 Wednesday
8. Bakr Id 17 June 2024 Monday
9. Moharram 17 July 2024 Wednesday
10. Independence Day 15 August 2024 Thursday
11. Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti 02 October 2024 Wednesday
12. Diwali Pooja 01 November 2024 Friday
13. Gurunanak Jayanti 15 November 2024 Friday
14.Maharashtra assembly Poll Election 20 November 2024Wednesday
15. Christmas 25 December 2024 Wednesday

What is Muhurat Trading?

Muhurat is referred to an auspicious time in Hindu customs and muhurat trading is a practice followed by Indian traders. It is a one-hour window which is considered auspicious for investing in shares on the festival of Diwali.The stock exchange specifies the time of muhurat trading every year. Generally, this one-hour window opens during the evening of Diwali in India and investors buy stocks as a token of wealth and prosperity. Muhurat trading is a practice distinctive to the Indian stock market only.In 2024, muhurat trading will be conducted on01 November, which is a Friday. The timings of muhurat trading will be notified by the stock exchanges in advance. Also Read: 12 Motivational Quotes for Stock Market Investing

Things to Keep in Mind Before Investing in Stock Market

Before investing in the stock market , you must become aware of the market conditions, economic fundamentals, and basics of stock market trading. It is important to invest your money wisely and identify your financial goals. As an investor, you should invest for the long term and also diversify your portfolio to reduce losses.You can choose to invest in stocks, mutual funds, and even commodities based on your budget and financial objectives. You can also seek guidance on investing in the stock market from both online and offline sources; but remember to protect yourself from fraudulent malpractices.

Disclaimer

The information contained herein is generic in nature and is meant for educational purposes only. Nothing here is to be construed as an investment or financial or taxation advice nor to be considered as an invitation or solicitation or advertisement for any financial product. Readers are advised to exercise discretion and should seek independent professional advice prior to making any investment decision in relation to any financial product. Aditya Birla Capital Group is not liable for any decision arising out of the use of this information.



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