Holiday List for 2024 BSE NSE MCX and Banking Holidays

As we move into a new year, traders and investors begin to plan their financial activities for the year ahead. One important consideration in this planning process is the holiday schedule for financial markets and banks. Knowing when markets and banks will be closed is crucial for traders and investors to effectively manage their financial activities. We will provide a comprehensive list of holiday schedules for some of India’s major financial markets, including the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), and bank holidays. This information will help traders and investors to effectively plan their financial activities for the year ahead and avoid any potential disruptions due to market closures.

Trading Holidays 2024

The holidays falling on Saturday / Sunday 2024

*Muhurat Trading will take place on Diwali, Laxmi Pujan, 01 November 2024.

BSE – Bombay Stock Exchange

BSE stands for Bombay Stock Exchange, which is the oldest stock exchange in Asia, located in Mumbai, India. It was established in 1875 and is now the world’s 10th-largest stock exchange by market capitalization.

The BSE provides a platform for trading in equities, derivatives, mutual funds, and currency. It plays a crucial role in the Indian economy as it provides a means for companies to raise capital and for investors to buy and sell securities.

The BSE operates on an electronic trading platform and has a set of rules and regulations that govern the trading of securities on its exchange. It is also responsible for ensuring the integrity of the market and protecting the interests of investors.

NSE – National Stock Exchange

NSE stands for National Stock Exchange, which is one of the leading stock exchanges in India. It is located in Mumbai and was established in 1992. The NSE is a platform for trading various financial instruments, such as equities, futures and options, and currency derivatives.

Similar to BSE, the NSE plays a vital role in the Indian economy by providing a transparent and efficient market for companies to raise capital, and for investors to buy and sell securities. It is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and has introduced several initiatives over the years to improve market infrastructure, such as the introduction of electronic trading and settlement systems. The NSE’s benchmark index, the Nifty 50, is widely used as a benchmark for the performance of the Indian stock market.

Trading Holidays for the Calendar Year 2023

Here is the list of trading holidays for 2023

The holidays that occur on Saturday or Sunday are listed below.

MCX – Multi Commodity Exchange

MCX stands for Multi Commodity Exchange, which is a commodity futures exchange located in Mumbai, India. It was established in 2003 and is one of the largest commodity derivatives exchanges in the world, trading in a variety of commodities such as metals, energy, agriculture, and bullion.

The MCX offers trading in futures contracts, which are agreements to buy or sell a specific commodity at a predetermined price and time in the future. The exchange provides a transparent and efficient platform for producers, traders, and investors to hedge their risks and manage their exposure to price fluctuations in the commodity markets.

The MCX is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and is known for its robust risk management and surveillance systems. Its benchmark commodity indices, such as the MCX Metal Index and MCX Energy Index, are widely used as barometers of commodity market performance in India.

Trading Holidays MCX

Here is the list of trading holidays for 2023 for MCX

Bank Holidays 2023

Here is the list of banking holidays for 2023

FAQs – NSE BSE Holiday List