NSE Holidays

Q: What is NSE’s clearing holiday?

An NSE clearing holiday is a day when the clearinghouse does not process any settlements or clear trades, usually coinciding with major public holidays.

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is one of the leading stock exchanges in India. The market capitalization of listed companies on the NSE is more than INR 400 Trillion.

NSE Holidays 2024

Sr. No	Holidays	Date	Day
1	New Year	01 Jan, 2024	Monday
2	Republic Day	26 Jan, 2024	Friday
3	Mahashivratri	08 Mar, 2024	Friday
4	Holi	25 Mar, 2024	Monday
5	Good Friday	29 Mar, 2024	Friday
6	Id-UI-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)	11 Apr, 2024	Thursday
8	Ram Navmi	17 Apr, 2024	Wednesday
10	Maharashtra Day	01 May, 2024	Wednesday
11	Bakri Id / Eid Ul-Adha	17 June, 2024	Monday
12	Moharram	17 Jul, 2024	Wednesday
13	Independence day/ Parsi New Year	15 Aug, 2024	Thursday
15	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	02 Oct, 2024	Wednesday
17	Diwali Laxmi Pujan	01 Nov, 2024	Friday
19	Gurunanak Jayanti	15 Nov, 2024	Friday
20	Assembly Elections, Maharashtra	20 Nov, 2024	Wednesday
21	Christmas	25 Dec, 2024	Wednesday

You can check the circulars here (NSE, BSE, MCX)

Muhurat Trading will be conducted on friday, 01 November 2024, Diwali* Laxmi Pujan. Timing for Muhurat Trading will be notified by the exchange subsequently.

NSE Trading Schedule

Pre-open Timings for Trading Equities on NSE

The pre-open session takes place from 9:00 to 9:15 am, lasting 15 minutes. This session consists of an order gathering phase followed by an order matching phase. The price range during this session must reflect that of the regular market.

Regular Trading Timings for Trading Equities on NSE

Regular trading hours on the National Stock Exchange are from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm, with no lunch break, making the daily trading session 6 hours and 15 minutes long. There is no pre-market or after-hours trading available on the National Stock Exchange.

Block Deal Session Timings - NSE

Session 1: The first block deal window session runs from 8:45 am to 9:00 am.
Session 2: The second block deal window session occurs from 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the NSE open for trading in 2024?

The NSE opens for trading at 9:15 am in 2024.

Which days are closed for NSE markets?

The NSE markets are closed on major national holidays, including Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Independence Day, Diwali, and Christmas, among others.

What is the NSE’s settlement holiday?

An NSE settlement holiday is a day when no settlements of trades take place, even though trading might occur. It typically aligns with major national holidays.

What is NSE’s clearing holiday?

An National Stock Exchange clearing holiday is a day when the clearinghouse does not process any settlements or clear trades, usually coinciding with major public holidays.

What is the last holiday in the stock market for 2024?

The last holiday in the stock market for 2024 is Christmas Day, observed on December 25th.