Biggest & most prominent stock market in India is NSE (National Stock market). With market valuation of more than US$ 3.4 trillion, it has grown to be tenth largest stock exchange globally.
All year round, NSE operates efficient & seamless trading facilities. On weekdays, it is open for trading from 9.15 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. (regular session), providing 6 hour & 15-minute trading session. On Saturdays & Sundays, NSE trade holidays are observed. There is no trading on stock sector, equity derivative section, or SLB segment on these trading holidays in 2024. NSE holiday list includes certain national & cultural holidays in addition to weekends.
For those interested in NSE, it's essential to note NSE holidays list 2024, which also highlights significant NSE trading holidays. By understanding NSE holiday schedule, investors can plan their trading activities more effectively.
List of NSE Holidays 2024
| Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Special Holiday | January 22, 2024 | Monday |
| Republic Day | January 26, 2024 | Friday |
| Mahashivratri | March 08, 2024 | Friday |
| Holi | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Good Friday | March 29, 2024 | Friday |
| Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | April 11, 2024 | Thursday |
| Ram Navami | April 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Maharashtra Day | May 01, 2024 | Wednesday |
| General Parliamentary Elections | May 20, 2024 | Monday |
| Bakri Eid | June 17, 2024 | Monday |
| Moharram | July 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Independence Day/Parsi New Year | 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 |
List of Holidays falling on Saturday / Sunday
| Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2024 | Sunday |
| Shri Mahavir Jayanti | April 21, 2024 | Sunday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | September 07, 2024 | Saturday |
| Dussehra | October 12, 2024 | Saturday |
| Diwali-Balipratipada | November 02, 2024 | Saturday |
*Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Friday, 01 November 2024, Diwali * Laxmi Pujan .
Timings for Muhurat Trading will be notified by the exchange subsequently.
NSE Trading Schedule
Pre-open Timings to Trade Equities on NSE
The pre-open session is between 9:00 and 9:15 am, for 15 minutes. Both the order gathering and order matching phases make up the pre-open session. The applicable price range must mirror that of the normal market.
Regular Trading Timings to Trade Equities on NSE
The regular trading timings are from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. The NSE does not pause for lunch, and the daily trading session length is 6 hours and 15 minutes. Neither pre-market nor after-hours trading is available.
Block Deal Session Timings-NSE
● Session I- The first session of the block deal window takes place between 8:45 am to 9:00 am.
● Session II- The second session of the block deal window takes place between 02:05 pm to 02:20 pm.