The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is open for trading between 9.15 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. (normal session) on weekdays, providing a trading session of 6 hours and 15 minutes. NSE trading holidays are observed on Saturdays and Sundays, during which no trading takes place in the equity sector, equity derivative segment, and SLB segment. This ensures smooth and seamless trading facilities throughout the year.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) observes holidays on specific national and cultural holidays, in addition to weekends. These holidays are observed to ensure that the markets remain closed on important days throughout the year.
Indian Stock Market Holidays 2023
The stock market holidays NSE list includes holidays such as Republic Day, Independence Day, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and Christmas. The list also includes state-specific holidays, such as Maharashtra Day, Gurupurab, and other regional public holidays. It is important to note that trading hours may be subject to change due to various market conditions.
Stock Market Holidays 2023 – Trading Holidays for 2023
| DAY | Date | Event | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Jan 26, 2023 | Republic Day | Full Day Off |
| Saturday | Feb 18, 2023 | Maha Shivaratri | Morning Off |
| Wednesday | Mar 08, 2023 | Holi | Morning Off |
| Thursday | Mar 30, 2023 | Ram Navami | Morning Off |
| Tuesday | Apr 04, 2023 | Mahavir Jayanti | Morning Off |
| Friday | Apr 07, 2023 | Good Friday | Full Day Off |
| Friday | Apr 14, 2023 | Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Morning Off |
| Friday | Apr 21, 2023 | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan ID) | Morning Off |
| Monday | May 01, 2023 | Maharashtra Day | Full Day Off |
| Wednesday | Jun 28, 2023 | Bakri Id / Eid ul-Adha | Morning Off |
| Saturday | Jul 29, 2023 | Muharram | Morning Off |
| Tuesday | Aug 15, 2023 | Independence Day | Full Day Off |
| Tuesday | Sep 19, 2023 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Morning Off |
| Monday | Oct 02, 2023 | Mathatma Gandhi Jayanti | Full Day Off |
| Tuesday | Oct 24, 2023 | Dasara | Morning Off |
| Sunday | Nov 12, 2023 | Diwali-Laxmi Pujan** | Morning Off |
| Tuesday | Nov 14, 2023 | Diwali-Balipratipada | Morning Off |
| Monday | Nov 27, 2023 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Morning Off |
| Monday | Dec 25, 2023 | Christmas | Full Day Off |
NSE Holidays 2023 – FAQs
Will the share market open on 1st January 2023?
The first trading day of 2023 will be 2nd January (Monday).
What is the total number of trading holidays in 2023?
For the year 2023, there are a total of 19 trading holidays.
What if a holiday falls on the weekly expiry of equity options contracts?
In accordance with regulations, when a holiday coincides with the weekly contract expiry day, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) moves the expiry day to the preceding day.
What will be the last stock market holiday in 2023?
For the year 2023, Christmas which will fall on 25th December, will be the last stock market holiday or NSE market holiday.
What does a settlement holiday trade mean?
A Settlement holiday means the day when the markets remain open but the depositories remain closed.
Is Stock Market Open Tomorrow?
You may check the above table of list of stock market holidays to check if stock market is open tomorrow or not.
Is Today a Stock Market Holiday?
You may check the above table of list of stock market holidays to check if today is stock market holiday.
So, this was all about stock market holidays. Make sure you are aware of the dates and times of the NSE's trading sessions.
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