December Stock Market holidays: In December 2024, stock markets in India, including the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), will be closed for a total of 10 days. This includes the usual weekends, along with one major holiday. Here*s everything you need to know about the December stock market holidays in India.
In December, both the BSE holidays in December and the NSE holidays will include 10 non-trading days. These are made up of regular weekends and one festive holiday.
The biggest holiday is for Christmas, which will fall on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. On this day, both the BSE and NSE will be closed, and no trading will take place. This is the final holiday of the year for the stock markets in India.
There will be 10 days of no trading in December 2024. These are:
- One festive holiday: Christmas on December 25, Wednesday.
- Five Sundays (December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) and four Saturdays (December 7, 14, 21, 28).
Therefore, apart from the regular weekends, the stock markets will be closed for a total of 10 days, and traders should plan their activities around these dates.
On December 25, the NSE and BSE will both remain closed for the Christmas holiday. This includes all the trading segments such as the Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment, and Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) Segment. There will be no trading on this day, so investors will have a break for the festive season.
On regular trading days, stock markets follow specific timings. Here*s the schedule:
- Order entry & modification starts at 09:00 AM and ends at 09:08 AM.
-Pre-open order matching starts straight after the pre-open entry period ends.
The market opens for trading at 09:15 AM and closes at 03:30 PM.
The market closes between 03:40 PM and 04:00 PM.
-Morning Window: 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
-Afternoon Window: 02:05 PM to 02:20 PM
The stock exchanges may change these timings from time to time. They can decide to extend, shorten, or adjust trading hours when needed. Sometimes, they may also close the market on days that were not originally planned as holidays or open the market on days that were supposed to be holidays. It's always good to stay updated with official announcements from the exchanges.
With 10 days of no trading in December, investors and traders need to plan their trades carefully. The BSE and NSE will be closed for the Christmas holiday in December as well as regular weekends. Be sure to check the market holiday schedule and avoid placing trades on these days to avoid delays.
By knowing the December 2024 stock market holidays, traders can better manage their activities during the festive season and ensure they don*t miss out on important trading opportunities.
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