In this Zerodha Holiday Calendar article, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of stock market holidays in India for 2024, including the BSE and NSE (Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange), and answer some common questions about trading hours.
Stock Market Timings in India
Indian share markets remain open for equity trading on all weekdays except Saturdays, Sundays, and declared stock market holidays.
A) Pre-open session
- Order entry & modification Open: 09:00 hrs
- Order entry & modification Close: 09:08 hrs*
B) Regular trading session
- NSE / BSE Opening Time: 09:15 AM IST
- NSE / BSE Closing Time: 03:30 PM IST
C) Closing Session
- The Closing Session is held between 15.40 hrs and 16.00 hrs
D) Block Deal Session Timings:
- Morning Window: This window shall operate between 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM.
- Afternoon Window: This window shall operate between 02:05 PM to 2:20 PM.
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What Days Are The Stock Market Closed in 2024?
Here is the Zerodha Holiday Calendar for Equity and F&O segments:
| Stock Market Holidays | Date | Day |
| Republic Day | January 26, 2024 | Friday |
| Maha Shivaratri | March 08, 2024 | Friday |
| Holi | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Good Friday | March 29, 2024 | Friday |
| Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | April 11, 2024 | Thursday |
| Ram Navami | April 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Maharashtra Day | May 01, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Bakri Eid | June 17, 2024 | Monday |
| Moharram | July 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Independence Day | 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 |
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Zerodha Holiday Calendar: Market Holiday Calendar for Equity and F&O segments
| Stock Market Holidays | Date | Day |
| Republic Day | January 26, 2024 | Friday |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | February 19, 2024 | Monday |
| Maha Shivaratri | March 08, 2024 | Friday |
| Holi | March 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Good Friday | March 29, 2024 | Friday |
| Annual Bank closing | April 01, 2024 | Monday |
| Gudhi Padwa | April 09, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | April 11, 2024 | Thursday |
| Ram Navami | April 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Maharashtra Day | May 01, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Buddha Pournima | May 23, 2024 | Thursday |
| Bakri Eid | June 17, 2024 | Monday |
| Moharram | July 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Independence Day/Parsi New Year | August 15, 2024 | Thursday |
| Eid-e-Milad | September 16, 2024 | Monday |
| 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 |
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Zerodha Holiday Calendar: Holidays that fall on Saturday and Sunday
| Stock Market Holidays | Date | Day |
| Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2024 | Sunday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 21, 2024 | Sunday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | September 07, 2024 | Saturday |
| Dussehra | October 12, 2024 | Saturday |
| Diwali-Balipratipada | November 02, 2024 | Saturday |
MCX Holidays
| Stock Market Holidays | Date | Day | Morning session | Evening session |
| New Year Day | January 01, 2024 | Monday | Open | Closed |
| Republic Day | January 26, 2024 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
| Maha Shivaratri | March 08, 2024 | Friday | Closed | Open |
| Holi | March 25, 2024 | Monday | Closed | Open |
| Good Friday | March 29, 2024 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
| Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | April 11, 2024 | Thursday | Closed | Open |
| Ram Navami | April 17, 2024 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| Maharashtra Day | May 01, 2024 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| Bakri Eid | June 17, 2024 | Monday | Closed | Open |
| Moharram | July 17, 2024 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| Independence Day | August 15, 2024 | Thursday | Closed | Closed |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 02, 2024 | Wednesday | Closed | Closed |
| Diwali-Laxmi Pujan* | November 01, 2024 | Friday | Closed | Open |
| Gurunanak Jayanti | November 15, 2024 | Friday | Closed | Open |
| Christmas | December 25, 2024 | Wednesday | Closed | Closed |
How Many Trading days in 2024 in India?
In the year 2024, as per Zerodha Holiday Calendar, there are a total of 252 trading days on the Indian stock exchanges. This excludes weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and 14 exchange-declared holidays.
Here’s a breakdown of the trading days in 2024:
- Months with 22 trading days: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December
- Months with 21 trading days: October
Let’s take a closer look at the specific days when the stock markets will be closed in 2024.
What are the Exchange Holidays in 2024?
Source of exchange holidays in 2024: NSE India , BSE India
Is Zerodha Closed on Saturday?
Yes, Zerodha, like most other brokerage firms in India, is closed on Saturdays. Saturdays are considered market holidays, so you cannot place new trades or modify existing ones during this time. Trading sessions typically occur from Monday to Friday, with normal market hours, pre-opening sessions, and post-closing sessions. Additionally, Zerodha’s customer support is partially available on Saturdays until 2:00 PM IST. If you have any urgent queries, you can reach out to them during this time.
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