NSE Holidays List 2024 – List of NSE Trading Holidays in India
India’s leading stock exchange, the National Stock Exchange (NSE), proudly holds the distinction of being the largest in the nation. Its influence extends globally, ranking as the 10th largest stock exchange in the world, with a remarkable market capitalization that surpasses US$ 3.4 trillion.
The NSE operates with unmatched efficiency, providing seamless trading services year-round. Traders can engage in transactions from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, allowing for an ample trading period of 6 hours and 15 minutes. It’s important to note that the NSE takes a break from trading on Saturdays and Sundays, offering a necessary pause in market operations.
In addition to its weekend downtime, the NSE’s holiday schedule encompasses various national and cultural festivities. For the year 2024, the exchange will observe closures on several notable occasions, celebrating moments of reflection and joy in the trading community.
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
Equity trading takes place daily, excluding weekends and designated holidays. The trading timetable is organized as follows:
A) Pre-open session
Order entry and modifications are available from 09:00 to 09:08, concluding with a one-minute random pause before the pre-open order matching begins.
B) Regular trading session
Normal trading starts at 09:15 and continues until 15:30.
C) Closing Session
The Closing Session runs from 15:40 to 16:00.
D) Block Deal Session Timings:
Morning Window: From 08:45 to 09:00.
Afternoon Window: From 14:05 to 14:20.
It’s important to remember that the Exchange may alter trading hours or close the market on unscheduled holidays at its discretion.