{"id":4285,"date":"2024-05-08T19:31:24","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T14:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/?p=4285"},"modified":"2025-10-13T17:10:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T11:40:55","slug":"stock-market-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Market Holidays 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Stock-Market-Holidays-2024-1024x597.webp\" alt=\"Stock Market Holidays 2024\" class=\"wp-image-4286\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian stock market is constantly growing and achieving new heights each year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/national-stock-exchange-nse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Stock Exchange (NSE) <\/a>in India has become India\u2019s leading stock exchange by securing the 10<sup>th<\/sup> position as the largest stock exchange in the world. NSE conducts regular trading sessions of 6 hours and 15 minutes that start from 9:15 a.m. \u2013 3.30 p.m. on weekdays. Saturdays and Sundays are observed as stock market holidays for trading in NSE, apart from that there are few more holidays in a year. The timings of commodities markets differ from the normal equity trading sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/#Stock_Market_Holidays_in_2024\" >Stock Market Holidays in 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/#Muhurat_Trading\" >Muhurat Trading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/#Why_is_it_important_to_know_stock_market_holidays\" >Why is it important to know stock market holidays?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/#Effects_of_stock_market_holidays\" >Effects of stock market holidays<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/#Market_Volatility\" >Market Volatility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/#Economic_Data\" >Economic Data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/#Q1_Why_is_the_stock_market_closed_on_1st_May_2024\" >Q1. Why is the stock market closed on 1st May 2024?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/#Q2_What_happens_when_the_expiry_date_of_options_overlaps_a_holiday\" >Q2. What happens when the expiry date of options overlaps a holiday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/#Q3_What_is_Muhurat_Trading\" >Q3. What is Muhurat Trading?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/#Q4_What_are_the_total_numbers_of_trading_holidays_in_2024\" >Q4. What are the total numbers of trading holidays in 2024?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/#Q5_What_effects_do_holidays_have_on_the_stock_market\" >Q5. What effects do holidays have on the stock market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-holidays\/#Q6_Can_I_trade_on_the_NSE_on_weekends\" >Q6. Can I trade on the NSE on weekends?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stock_Market_Holidays_in_2024\"><\/span>Stock Market Holidays in 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from Saturdays and Sundays, the stock market remains shut on national as well as cultural days. In 2024, the stock market holidays will be observed on the following days when trading sessions will not take place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Day<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Holidays<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22-Jan-2024<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><td>Special Holiday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26-Jan-2024<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><td>Republic Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>08-Mar-2024<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><td>Mahashivratri<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25-Mar-2024<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><td>Holi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29-Mar-2024<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><td>Good Friday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11-Apr-2024<\/td><td>Thursday<\/td><td>Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17-Apr-2024<\/td><td>Wednesday<\/td><td>Ram Navami<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>01-May-2024<\/td><td>Wednesday<\/td><td>Maharashtra Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20-May-2024<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><td>Lok Sabha Elections<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17-June-2024<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><td>Eid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17-July-2024<\/td><td>Wednesday<\/td><td>Moharram<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15-Aug-2024<\/td><td>Thursday<\/td><td>Independence Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>02-Oct-2024<\/td><td>Wednesday<\/td><td>Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>01-Nov-2024<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><td>Diwali Laxmi Pujan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15-Nov-2024<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><td>Gurunanak Jayanti<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25-Dec-2024<\/td><td>Wednesday<\/td><td>Christmas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muhurat_Trading\"><\/span>Muhurat Trading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Muhurat-Trading-1024x275.webp\" alt=\"Muhurat Trading\" class=\"wp-image-4288\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Muhurat_trading\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Muhurat_trading\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Muhurat trading<\/a> is conducted on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the most celebrated festival in India, where trading takes place for an hour. The timings for Muhurat Trading shall be declared as per the notification as it will be conducted on Friday, November 01, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_important_to_know_stock_market_holidays\"><\/span>Why is it important to know stock market holidays?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Why-is-it-important-to-know-stock-market-holidays-1024x275.webp\" alt=\"Why is it important to know stock market holidays\" class=\"wp-image-4289\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors are required to closely observe the stock market holidays to plan their trading strategies. These certain holidays provide investors a needed break as the stock exchanges are closed and to deeply understand the activities that have been taking place. Investors should plan their trading and settlement strategies during the holidays. They should plan ahead and be aware about the major stock market events that can have a significant impact on their portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/pre-open-market-session\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Opening Market Session<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effects_of_stock_market_holidays\"><\/span>Effects of stock market holidays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Effects-of-stock-market-holidays-1024x275.webp\" alt=\"Effects of stock market holidays\" class=\"wp-image-4290\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stock market is impacted in many ways because of the holidays as the market sentiments are changed, economic conditions and other geographical events. These factors impact the stock market in following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Volatility\"><\/span>Market Volatility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trading volume is decreased during holidays because market participants are not active these days. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-volatility\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/stock-market-volatility\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volatility <\/a>is increased because of changes in trading volume because less number of trades has a larger impact on the prices of the stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Data\"><\/span>Economic Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The financial data released by the companies and the corporate action taken by them affects the market sentiments. Any crucial information released during holidays affects the market in the next trading session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the National Stock Exchange (NSE), there are cultural and national holidays in the Indian stock market. Investors regularly observe the changes in market sentiments and track NSE holidays to understand the market deeply and formulate strategies. Investors are advised to keep in touch with their financial advisors or mentors\u00a0 for better results in their portfolio. GTF offers mentorship support to the students to achieve heights in the stock market and excel completely in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715176505813\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Why_is_the_stock_market_closed_on_1st_May_2024\"><\/span><strong>Q1. Why is the stock market closed on 1<sup>st<\/sup> May 2024?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The stock market will remain shut on 1<sup>st<\/sup> May 2024 on the occasion of Maharashtra Day.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715176519084\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_happens_when_the_expiry_date_of_options_overlaps_a_holiday\"><\/span><strong>Q2. What happens when the expiry date of options overlaps a holiday?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>When the expiry date of options overlaps a holiday then NSE shifts the expiry to a day before the holiday.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715176532853\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_is_Muhurat_Trading\"><\/span><strong>Q3. What is Muhurat Trading?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The stock market opens for an hour on the occasion of Diwali and this session of trading is known as Muhurat trading. In 2024, Muhurat trading will take place on 01 November 2024 and the timings will be notified accordingly.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715176542741\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_are_the_total_numbers_of_trading_holidays_in_2024\"><\/span><strong>Q4. What are the total numbers of trading holidays in 2024?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In 2024, the trading session will remain closed for a total of 14 weekdays and 5 days on Saturdays and Sundays.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715176548750\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_effects_do_holidays_have_on_the_stock_market\"><\/span><strong>Q5. What effects do holidays have on the stock market?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The stock market is affected by the holidays as it impacts the market sentiments as well as the trading volumes. Trading volumes are decreased that impacts the overall trading in the market.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715176557565\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_Can_I_trade_on_the_NSE_on_weekends\"><\/span><strong>Q6. Can I trade on the NSE on weekends?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Trading sessions are usually off on weekends which are Saturdays and Sundays. Trading sessions are conducted Monday-Friday during regular trading hours.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian stock market is constantly growing and achieving new heights each year. 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