Stock Market Holidays 2024

The Indian stock market is constantly growing and achieving new heights each year. National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India has become India’s leading stock exchange by securing the 10^th 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. – 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.

Stock Market Holidays in 2024

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:

Muhurat Trading

Muhurat trading 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.

Why is it important to know stock market holidays?

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.

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Effects of stock market holidays

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:

Market Volatility

Trading volume is decreased during holidays because market participants are not active these days. Volatility is increased because of changes in trading volume because less number of trades has a larger impact on the prices of the stock.

Economic Data

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.

The Bottom Line

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  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.

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