Stock Market Holidays 2023
We take a look at the holidays and how they might impact your trading and investment strategies. You should plan your trading and settlement activities in advance to ensure that you don’t miss important timelines.
It’s always a good idea to keep an eye on official announcements made by the stock exchanges to stay updated on any changes to the trading and settlement schedule.
The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (the ‘NSE’) and the BSE Limited (the ‘BSE’) are two leading exchanges for trading in securities in India. They offer trading services all year around. The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) is the nation’s largest commodity exchange. This exchange facilitates online trading for a variety of commodities. Both Saturdays and Sundays are trading holidays.
Stock Market Complete Holidays List
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Republic Day |
26 January 2023 |
Thursday |
Holi |
07 March 2023 |
Tuesday |
Ram Navami |
30 March 2023 |
Thursday |
Mahavir Jayanti |
04 April 2023 |
Tuesday |
Good Friday |
07 April 2023 |
Friday |
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
14 April 2023 |
Friday |
Maharashtra Day |
01 May 2023 |
Monday |
Bakri Id |
29 June 2023 |
Thursday |
Moharram |
29 July 2023 |
Saturday |
Independence Day |
15 August 2023 |
Tuesday |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
19 September 2023 |
Tuesday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
02 October 2023 |
Monday |
Dussehra |
24 October 2023 |
Tuesday |
Diwali-Balipratipada |
14 November 2023 |
Tuesday |
Gurunanak Jayanti |
27 November 2023 |
Monday |
Christmas |
25 December 2023 |
Monday |
Following public trading holidays are falling on Saturday / Sunday:
Holiday |
Date |
Day |
Mahashivratri |
18 February 2023 |
Saturday |
Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan ID) |
22 April 2023 |
Saturday |
Moharram |
29 July 2023 |
Saturday |
Diwali-Laxmi Pujan* |
12 November 2023 |
Sunday |
* The Muhurat Trading day timings will be notified closer to Diwali by the Exchanges.
N.B. – The above holidays may be altered or changed by the Exchanges. Circular will be issued in advance for the same.
MCX Trading Holidays
The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX), is the leading exchange for trading in commodities.
MCX lets people trade commodity derivative contracts in many different areas, such as bullion, industrial metals, energy, and agricultural commodities. These contracts can also be used to make indices. It is the first exchange in India to provide basic metals index futures, bullion index futures, and commodity options contracts.
Holiday |
Date |
Day |
Morning session |
Evening session |
New Year’s Day |
01 January 2023 |
Sunday |
Open |
Closed |
Republic Day |
26 January 2023 |
Thursday |
Closed |
Closed |
Mahashivratri |
18 February 2023 |
Saturday |
Closed |
Open |
Holi |
07 March 2023 |
Tuesday |
Closed |
Open |
Ram Navami |
30 March 2023 |
Thursday |
Closed |
Closed |
Mahavir Jayanti |
04 April 2023 |
Tuesday |
Closed |
Open |
Good Friday |
07 April 2023 |
Friday |
Closed |
Closed |
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
14 April 2023 |
Friday |
Closed |
Closed |
Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) |
22 April 2023 |
Saturday |
Closed |
Closed |
Maharashtra Day |
01 May 2023 |
Monday |
Closed |
Open |
Bakri Id |
29 June 2023 |
Thursday |
Closed |
Open |
Moharram |
29 July 2023 |
Saturday |
Closed |
Open |
Independence Day |
15 August 2023 |
Tuesday |
Closed |
Closed |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
19 September 2023 |
Tuesday |
Closed |
Open |
Dussehra |
24 October 2023 |
Tuesday |
Closed |
Open |
Diwali – Balipratipada |
14 November 2023 |
Tuesday |
Closed |
Open |
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
27 November 2023 |
Monday |
Closed |
Open |
Christmas |
25 December 2023 |
Monday |
Closed |
Closed |
Morning session: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Evening session: 05:00 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM
* The Muhurat Trading timings will be notified closer to Diwali by the Exchanges.
Stock Market Holidays In January 2023
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Republic Day |
26 January 2023 |
Thursday |
Stock Market Holidays In March 2023
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Holi |
07 March 2023 |
Tuesday |
Ram Navami |
30 March 2023 |
Thursday |
Share Market Holidays In April 2023
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Mahavir Jayanti |
04 April 2023 |
Tuesday |
Good Friday |
07 April 2023 |
Friday |
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
14 April 2023 |
Friday |
Stock Exchange Holidays In May 2023
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Maharashtra Day |
01 May 2023 |
Monday |
Stock Exchange Holidays In June 2023
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Bakri Id |
29 June 2023 |
Thursday |
Share Market Holidays In August 2023
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Independence Day |
15 August 2023 |
Tuesday |
Share Market Holidays In September 2023
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
19 September 2023 |
Tuesday |
Stock Market Holidays In October 2023
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
02 October 2023 |
Monday |
Dussehra |
24 October 2023 |
Tuesday |
Stock Market Holidays In November 2023
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Diwali-Balipratipada |
14 November 2023 |
Tuesday |
Gurunanak Jayanti |
27 November 2023 |
Monday |
Stock Market Holidays In December 2023
Holidays |
Date |
Day |
Christmas |
25 December 2023 |
Monday |
*Please note that the Indian Stock Market Holiday list may change from year to year and it is always recommended to check for the most up-to-date information from reliable sources before making any trading decisions or planning your investment activities. Always consult with a financial advisor for personalised investment advice. Happy investing!