A Comprehensive List Of Stock Market Holidays

A financial market is a place where financial instruments like shares, bonds, derivatives, commodities, currencies and other securities are traded by investors. The trading takes place through designated stock exchanges and commodity exchanges.

There are two major stock exchanges in India – the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). Both stock exchanges have been a tremendous source of wealth creation for all investors over the years.

There are two major commodity exchanges in India – Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and National Commodity and Derivate Exchange (NCDEX). Initially, commodities trading came under the regulations of the Forward Markets Commission (FMC) scope. However, in 2016, the FMC was integrated into the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The NSE and BSE also provide trading in the commodity segment.

It is essential to know when these stock and commodity exchanges work and when there is a trading holiday. Here is a detailed list of market holidays

BSE and NSE holiday list

Apart from the weekends, the stock markets remain closed on various cultural, religious, and government holidays, which are mentioned below.

Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Diwali day i.e., November 12, 2023. Timings for the trading will be subsequently updated on the stock market’s website.

On all regular days, BSE timings are – from 9:15 am to 3:45 pm, and NSE timings are – 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. This indicates both exchanges are open for 6 hours and 15 minutes, without a break in between.

List of stock market holiday that falls on weekends:

Commodity markets holiday list

Commodity markets operate in two sessions. The morning session is from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, the evening session is from 5:00 pm to 11:30/11:55 pm. On holiday either the market will remain closed for the whole day or only for one session. Check the below-mentioned table to know when the markets are open.