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. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to the above provided list to stay informed about the days when the NSE will be closed in 2024.

The NSE holds daily trading sessions in 2024 from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The National Stock Exchange, or NSE, is closed on weekends and national holidays. Its trading hours are Monday to Friday.

A settlement holiday is a designated day on which banks and stock exchanges, among other financial institutions, stop the settlement of financial transactions.

Clearing holidays are days when no stocks or commodities are cleared. These holidays are not the same as the trading holidays. The NSE releases a different list of the clearing holidays each year.

Yes, the stock market will be open on New Year i.e on 1st January 2024.

The last share market holiday will be on 25th December 2024 on account of Christmas.