Share market holidays in 2024

The stock market holiday list is a schedule of days on which the stock exchanges in India, remain closed for trading. It includes weekends, national holidays, and other occasions when the stock market does not operate.

No, you cannot buy or sell stocks on share market holidays in India as the stock exchanges remain closed on these days. Trading activities are paused on these holidays and you will not be able to place any buy or sell orders until the next trading day.

The Indian stock market holiday list is published by the stock exchanges can be found on their official websites. It is also available on financial news websites, trading platforms, and through market regulators.

It is important to know the stock market holiday list as it helps traders, investors, and other market participants to plan their trading activities accordingly.

In India, the regular trading hours for the stock market are from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The market opens at 9:15 am with a pre-open session that lasts for 15 minutes. During this session, investors and traders can place buy/sell orders in advance. The actual trading session begins at 9:30 am and continues till 3:30 pm. It is important to note that the trading hours may be subject to change based on market conditions or regulatory requirements.

Additionally, the Indian stock exchanges conduct special trading sessions such as Muhurat trading and extended trading sessions during earnings season, which have different opening and closing times.

No, weekends, which are usually Saturdays and Sundays, are non-trading days in the Indian stock market. The stock exchanges in India follow a five-day trading week, from Monday to Friday, with trading hours specified by the exchanges.

Yes, on some holidays, stock exchanges may have special trading hours or half-day trading sessions. For example, on Diwali, also known as Muhurat trading, stock exchanges conduct a special trading session for a limited duration. These special trading hours or half-day sessions are announced by the exchanges.

Yes, you can buy and sell shares on Muhurat trading.

A settlement holiday refers to a day on which clearing and settlement activities are not carried out by stock exchanges and clearing corporations. In India, the clearing and settlement of trades in the stock market take place on a T+ 1 or a T+2 basis, which means that the settlement of a trade takes place two working days after the trade execution.

During this settlement period, the stock exchanges and clearing corporations verify and reconcile the details of the trades executed by brokers and allocate the shares or funds to the respective parties. Settlement holidays are typically observed on bank holidays, which means that the clearing and settlement process is not carried out on these days, and the settlement of trades is postponed until the next working day.

It is important to note that investors and traders should take settlement holidays into account while planning their trades to ensure that they do not miss out on any important settlement dates to settle their trades on time.

The Indian stock market follows a five-day trading week from Monday to Friday and remains closed on weekends, which are Saturday and Sunday.

In general, the stock market in India follows its own holiday schedule, which is announced well in advance by the stock exchanges. Therefore, it is important to refer to the official holiday lists released by the stock exchanges to know which days the stock market will remain closed for trading.

Yes, you can trade on a day that is not listed as a holiday. However, it is important to note that the stock market may be closed for trading on certain days.