The National Stock Exchange of India Limited, known as the “NSE,” and the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, better known as the “BSE,” are two of the most important exchanges in India for dealing in securities. We provide an overview of India’s prominent stock exchanges, complete with a list of market holidays for your ready reference.
They provide services related to trade throughout the year. The exchanges are open for business throughout the weekdays from 9.15 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. (normal session), giving traders 6 hours and 15 minutes to transact business. The exchanges remain closed on weekends. There is no trading on stocks, equity derivatives, or the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) section on specific trading holidays.
In addition to weekends, the stock market holidays on account of festivals and other occasions apply to both NSE and BSE. The following is a list of trading holidays for the stock segment, equity derivative segment, and SLB segment for both the NSE and the BSE.
NSE Exchange
Unless otherwise noted, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is closed on weekends and only operates Monday through Friday. All 2023 NSE Sensex holidays are shown here.
List of Trading Holidays of the NSE Market in 2023
| DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY | SCHEDULE |
| Thursday | 26 January | Republic Day | Full Day Off |
| Saturday | 18 February | Maha Shivaratri | Morning Off |
| Wednesday | 8 March | Holi | Morning Off |
| Thursday | 30 March | Ram Navami | Morning Off |
| Tuesday | 4 April | Mahavir Jayanti | Morning Off |
| Friday | 7 April | Good Friday | Full Day Off |
| Friday | 14 April | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Morning Off |
| Friday | 21 April | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan ID) | Morning Off |
| Monday | 1 May | Maharashtra Day | Full Day Off |
| Wednesday | 28 June | Bakri Id / Eid al-Adha | Morning Off |
| Saturday | 29 July | Muharram | Morning Off |
| Tuesday | 15 August | Independence Day | Full Day Off |
| Tuesday | 19 September | Ganesh Chaturthi | Morning Off |
| Monday | 2 October | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Full Day Off |
| Tuesday | 24 October | Dasara | Morning Off |
| Sunday | 12 November | Diwali-Laxmi Puja | Morning Off |
| Tuesday | 14 November | Diwali-Balipratipada | Morning Off |
| Monday | 27 November | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Morning Off |
| Monday | 25 December | Christmas | Full Day Off |
BSE Exchange
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), one of India’s most prestigious stock markets, is home to almost 6,000 listed firms. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is crucial to India’s economic progress since it oversees the country’s financial markets and puts unused capital to productive use.
The BSE market is open from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but is closed on weekends. From 9 a.m. until 9:15 a.m., traders participate in the “pre-market open.” In addition to weekends, the Bombay Stock Exchange does not operate on several national holidays with cultural or religious importance. The BSE holiday list is given below.
BSE 2023 Holidays Calendar
| S.NO. | Holidays | Date | Day |
| 1. | Republic Day | 26 January | Thursday |
| 2. | Holi | 7 March | Tuesday |
| 3. | Ram Navami | 30 March | Thursday |
| 4. | Mahavir Jayanti | 4 April | Tuesday |
| 5. | Good Friday | 7 April | Friday |
| 6. | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 April | Friday |
| 7. | Maharashtra Day | 1 May | Monday |
| 8. | Bakrid | 28 June | Wednesday |
| 9. | Independence Day | 15 August | Tuesday |
| 10. | Ganesh Chaturthi | 19 September | Tuesday |
| 11. | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 2 October | Monday |
| 12. | Dussehra | 24 October | Tuesday |
| 13. | Diwali Balipratipada | 14 November | Tuesday |
| 14. | Guru Nanak Jayanti | 27 November | Monday |
| 15. | Christmas | 25 December | Monday |
MCX Exchange
In India, metal, bullion, agricultural commodities, and energy are traded on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX), one of the world’s major commodity derivatives markets. Like the BSE and the NSE, MCX is closed on some public and state-specific holidays. The MCX 2023 holiday schedule is given below.
MCX 2023 Holidays Calendar
| Sr. No. | Date | Holiday | Morning Session | Evening Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 January | Republic Day | Closed | Closed |
| 2 | 7 March | Holi | Closed | Open |
| 3 | 30 March | Ram Navami | Closed | Open |
| 4 | 4 April | Mahaveer Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 5 | 7 April | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 6 | 14 April | Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 7 | 1 May | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
| 8 | 28 June | Bakrid | Closed | Open |
| 9 | 15 August | Independence Day | Closed | Closed |
| 10 | 19 September | Ganesh Chathurthi | Closed | Open |
| 11 | 2 October | Gandhi Jayanti | Closed | Closed |
| 12 | 24 October | Dusserah | Closed | Open |
| 13 | 14 November | Diwali | Closed | Open |
| 14 | 27 November | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 15 | 25 December | Republic Day | Closed | Closed |
Conclusion
The above lists mention all the holidays in 2023 across all segments of the three important stock exchanges in the country.
FAQs:
When are MCX trading holidays?
The Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) is one of the biggest commodity derivatives exchanges in the world. It specializes in the trading of metals, bullion, agricultural commodities, and energy. MCX, just like any other exchange, is closed on some national holidays as well as holidays specific to certain states. Please refer to the table for the complete list of holidays.
What are the holidays for NSE BSE and MCX in 2023?
In 2023, some of the holidays for NSE, BSE, and MCX include New Year’s Day (January 1), Republic Day (January 26), Good Friday (April 14), and Christmas (December 25). For full list see the Article.
What holidays is the stock market closed in 2023?
In 2023, the stock market will be closed on various holidays, including New Year’s Day, Republic Day, Good Friday, and Christmas. For full list see the Article.
How many trading days on NSE in 2023?
In 2023, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India will have a total of 239 trading days.
What is the time of MCX market in 2023?
In 2023, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) market in India operates from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM (Indian Standard Time) on regular trading days. However, these timings may vary during daylight saving periods in the USA.
