NSE Holidays List 2024 – List of NSE Trading Holidays in India
India’s premier stock exchange, NSE (National Stock Exchange), holds the esteemed title of being the largest exchange in the country. Its global stature is solidified by its rank as the 10th largest stock exchange worldwide, boasting a hefty market capitalization exceeding US$ 3.4 trillion.
Operating with unparalleled efficiency, the NSE offers uninterrupted trading services throughout the year. Trading activities are conducted from 9.15 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. during the normal session on weekdays, providing traders with a substantial window of 6 hours and 15 minutes for transactions. Notably, NSE observes trading holidays on both Saturdays and Sundays, ensuring a brief respite from market activities.
Aside from the customary weekends off, the NSE holiday calendar includes national and cultural celebrations. In the year 2024, market closures are scheduled for various significant occasions, marking moments of reflection and festivity within the trading community.
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NSE Holidays in India 2024
| Date | Day | NSE Holidays |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Monday | Special Holiday |
| 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 Navami |
| 01 May 2024 | Wednesday | Maharashtra Day |
| 20 May 2024 | Monday | General Parliamentary Elections |
| 17 Jun 2024 | Monday | Bakra Eid |
| 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 Market Timings 2024
Trading in the equities segment occurs every day of the week, except for weekends and pre-announced holidays. The schedule for trading is as follows:
A) Pre-open session
- Order entry & modification opens at 09:00 hrs and closes at 09:08 hrs, with a one-minute random closure before the start of pre-open order matching.
B) Regular trading session
- The market opens for normal/limited physical trading at 09:15 hrs and closes at 15:30 hrs.
C) Closing Session
- The Closing Session takes place between 15:40 hrs and 16:00 hrs.
D) Block Deal Session Timings:
- Morning Window: Operates from 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM.
- Afternoon Window: Operates from 02:05 PM to 2:20 PM.
Please note that the Exchange reserves the right to close or open the market on non-scheduled holidays and may adjust trading hours as necessary.