BSE Holidays List 2024 – List of Bombay Stock Exchange Trading Holidays in India

BSE Holidays List 2024: Are you looking for the BSE holidays list for 2024? Understanding the BSE trading schedule is crucial for investors and traders in the Indian stock market. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), one of the oldest stock exchanges in Asia, follows a specific calendar for trading sessions and holidays. This guide provides you with the complete list of BSE market holidays for 2024, including dates when the exchange will be closed for trading due to national and regional holidays. Stay informed and plan your trading activities around these BSE holiday dates to make the most of your investment strategies.

BSE Holidays List 2024

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is one of India’s premier stock exchanges, listing over 6,000 companies. Established as the oldest stock exchange in Asia, BSE ranks as the third-largest stock exchange in the world. It plays a crucial role in regulating and managing India’s financial markets, channeling idle resources into the country’s economic growth. BSE offers a wide array of market data products, corporate data products, EOD (End of Day) products, and more. On weekdays, BSE trading occurs from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a pre-market open trading session from 9:00 to 9:15 a.m. Weekends are observed as BSE holidays. In addition to weekends, several national holidays of cultural and religious significance are observed as BSE trading holidays.

The BSE holiday list for 2024 is further categorized into trading and clearing holidays:

• Trading Holidays: No transactions occur on the exchange.
• Clearing Holidays: While the purchase and sale of securities continue, financial transfers are postponed due to banks being closed.

This system ensures the smooth operation of the stock exchange while respecting significant national holidays. The BSE holidays 2024 list provides a comprehensive overview of these important dates.

About the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

Located in Mumbai, India, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is the oldest stock exchange in India and ranks as the third largest in the world. Established in 1875, it has earned a reputation for rapid transaction processing.

The BSE boasts an average trade pace of 6 microseconds. As of July 2017, its market capitalisation was approximately $2 trillion, making it a crucial platform for Indian enterprises to raise funds. The BSE provides a comprehensive trading environment for equities, currency pairs, debt instruments, and more.

Trading hours on the BSE are from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, with Saturdays and Sundays as designated holidays. Pre-market trading takes place from 9:00 to 9:15 a.m. Additionally, the BSE observes several national holidays, which are categorized by trading sectors. Trading holidays mean no transactions occur on the exchange, while clearing holidays allow securities trading but delay the transfer of financial resources due to bank closures. The BSE has published a detailed holiday list for 2024, specifying these distinctions.

BSE Holiday Calendar 2024 – Full Trading Schedule and Market Closure Dates

• Muhurat Trading shall be held on November 01, 2024 (Diwali – Laxmi Pujan).
• The Exchange may alter/change any of the above holidays, for which a separate circular shall be issued in advance.

Trading Holidays for the Calendar Year 2024 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment

Currency Derivatives Segments for the Calendar Year 2024

Check also : Stock Market Holidays – NSE Holidays – MCX Holidays – Settlement clearing holidays

BSE Trading Hours

Do BSE holidays affect all segments of the market equally?

No, BSE holidays can vary across different segments such as equity, currency, and commodity markets. It’s essential to check the specific holiday schedules for each segment to plan your trading activities accordingly.

Are there any additional trading sessions on holidays?

BSE may conduct special trading sessions such as Muhurat Trading on certain holidays. However, on most holidays, the exchange remains closed for the entire day or specific sessions like the evening session for commodities might be open.

Trading Timings in BSE

Pre-Open Session

The pre-open session for order modification and entry starts at 9:00 a.m. and concludes at 9:15 a.m. on all business days.

Regular Trading Hours

The regular trading hours for the stock market are from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on all business days.

Block Deal Session Timings

• Morning Block Deal Window: 8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• Afternoon Block Deal Window: 2:05 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
• Post-Session Close: The trading session closes between 3:40 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Note

Trading hours may be adjusted as necessary. This can include extensions, reductions, or advancements in the schedule.

Muhurat Trading on BSE

Muhurat Trading will be held on November 1, 2024 (Friday), in celebration of Diwali.

FAQs for BSE Trading Market Holidays

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