Stock Market Holidays in August 2024: BSE, NSE to remain closed for 10 days, check complete list

In a significant update for investors and traders, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will be closed for a total of 10 days in August 2024. This includes weekends and the Independence Day holiday. Market participants should take note of these dates to plan their trading activities accordingly.

Complete List of Stock Market Holidays in August 2024

The BSE and NSE will not operate on the following days:

Trading on the equities segment typically occurs on all weekdays, barring Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays declared in advance by the exchanges. The market operates during the following hours:

On regular trading days, the stock market operates as follows: the pre-open session starts with order entry and modification opening at 09:00 hrs and closing at 09:08 hrs, with a random closure in the last minute. The regular trading session for the normal and limited physical market opens at 09:15 hrs and closes at 15:30 hrs. The closing session is held between 15:40 hrs and 16:00 hrs.

Additionally, there are specific block deal session timings: the morning window operates from 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM, and the afternoon window operates from 02:05 PM to 02:20 PM.

Investors and traders are advised to keep these dates and timings in mind to avoid any inconvenience and ensure smooth trading operations throughout the month.