The National Stock Exchange (NSE), India’s leading stock exchange, ranks as the 10th largest stock exchange globally, with a market capitalisation exceeding $3.4 trillion. Known for its efficient trading operations, the NSE offers trading in equities, derivatives, and more from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, providing investors with a trading window of 6 hours and 15 minutes. In addition to weekends, the NSE observes specific national and cultural holidays. On these days, no trading occurs across the equity, equity derivatives, and SLB segments. Below is a complete list of NSE trading holidays for 2024, along with additional details on commodity trading holidays and Muhurat Trading.
NSE Trading Holidays 2024: Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment, and SLB Segment
Below is the detailed list of NSE holidays for 2024:
| Sr. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Republic Day | January 26, 2024 | Friday |
| 2 | Mahashivratri | March 08, 2024 | Friday |
| 3 | Holi | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| 4 | Good Friday | March 29, 2024 | Friday |
| 5 | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | April 11, 2024 | Thursday |
| 6 | Shri Ram Navmi | April 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 7 | Maharashtra Day | May 01, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 8 | Bakri Id | June 17, 2024 | Monday |
| 9 | Moharram | July 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 10 | Independence Day / Parsi New Year | August 15, 2024 | Thursday |
| 11 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 02, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 12 | Diwali Laxmi Pujan* | November 01, 2024 | Friday |
| 13 | Gurunanak Jayanti | November 15, 2024 | Friday |
| 14 | Christmas | December 25, 2024 | Wednesday |
Stock Market Holidays Falling on Weekends (Saturday/Sunday)
The following holidays fall on weekends (Saturday/Sunday), and no additional holidays will be provided:
| Sr. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2024 | Sunday |
| 2 | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | April 21, 2024 | Sunday |
| 3 | Ganesh Chaturthi | September 7, 2024 | Saturday |
| 4 | Dussehra | October 12, 2024 | Saturday |
| 5 | Diwali-Balipratipada | November 2, 2024 | Saturday |
Note: Muhurat Trading will be conducted on November 01, 2024 (Friday) on the occasion of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. The exact trading timings will be notified later.
Commodity Derivatives Segment Holidays 2024
The following list provides the Commodity Derivatives Segment holidays for 2024:
| Sr. No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Republic Day | January 26, 2024 | Friday |
| 2 | Mahashivratri | March 08, 2024 | Friday |
| 3 | Holi | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| 4 | Good Friday | March 29, 2024 | Friday |
| 5 | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | April 11, 2024 | Thursday |
| 6 | Shri Ram Navmi | April 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 7 | Maharashtra Day | May 01, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 8 | Bakri Id | June 17, 2024 | Monday |
| 9 | Moharram | July 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 10 | Independence Day / Parsi New Year | August 15, 2024 | Thursday |
| 11 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 02, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 12 | Diwali Laxmi Pujan* | November 01, 2024 | Friday |
| 13 | Gurunanak Jayanti | November 15, 2024 | Friday |
| 14 | Christmas | December 25, 2024 | Wednesday |
Trading Timings for the Commodity Derivatives Segment:
- Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Evening Session: 5:00 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM
*For internationally linked agricultural commodities, trading timings are from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM/9:30 PM.
What is Muhurat Trading?
Muhurat Trading is a special, auspicious trading session conducted on Diwali, one of India’s most celebrated festivals. This tradition is considered to bring prosperity and good luck. In 2024, Muhurat Trading will be held on Friday, November 01, with specific timings to be announced closer to the date. Muhurat Trading is typically a one-hour session in the evening, allowing traders and investors to participate in the market during Diwali festivities. It’s a significant event for investors, symbolizing a fresh start in the financial year.
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