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List of BSE Holidays in 2024

1 Mins 29 Dec 2023 0 COMMENT 477 LIKES

The Bombay Stock Exchange is one of India's key stock market indexes, comprised of 30 major companies. Established in 1986. The BSE has increased in market capitalization to over Rs.307 lakh crores. It makes use of a free-float, market-weighted basis; which means that the market value of each company is what gives the weight to the index.

BSE Trading Timings and Holidays

The BSE is open for trading between 9:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Moreover, the stock exchange remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays. It is also closed on specific holidays besides weekends.

List of BSE Holidays 2024

In 2024, there are a total of 19 BSE holidays on weekdays and weekends. Below is the list of these holidays along with their corresponding dates and days of the week:

S.NO.	Date	Day	Holidays
1	26-Jan-24	Republic Day	Friday
2	8-Mar-24	Mahashivratri	Friday
3	25-Mar-24	Holi	Monday
4	29-Mar-24	Good Friday	Friday
5	11-Apr-24	Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id)	Thursday
6	17-Apr-24	Ram Navami	Wednesday
7	1-May-24	Maharashtra Day	Wednesday
8	17-Jun-24	Bakri Id	Monday
9	17-Jul-24	Muharram	Wednesday
10	15-Aug-24	Independence Day	Thursday
11	2-Oct-24	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	Wednesday
12	1-Nov-24	Diwali Laxmi Pujan*	Friday
13	15-Nov-24	Gurunanak Jayanti	Friday
14	25-Dec-24	Christmas	Wednesday

Many occasions are occurring on weekends and thus reducing the number of BSE Holidays in 2024.

List of BSE Holidays Falling on Saturdays or Sundays

5 BSE holidays are ocurring on Saturday or Sunday. They are as follows:

Sr. No	Date	Day	Holiday
1	14-Apr-24	Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti	Sunday
2	21-Apr-24	Mahavir Jayanti	Sunday
3	7-Sep-24	Ganesh Chaturthi	Saturday
4	12-Oct-24	Dussehra	Saturday
5	2-Nov-24	Diwali-Balipratipada	Saturday

BSE Holidays in July 2024

Sr. No.	Holidays	Date	Day
1	Muharram	17 July 2024	Wednesday

FAQs on BSE Holidays 2024

Can We Purchase Stocks on BSE Holidays?

No, stock trading is unavailable on BSE holidays. The exchange is closed.

Are all Saturdays a holiday for BSE in 2024?

Yes, all Saturdays & Sundays are holidays for BSE in 2024.

Which month have the most trading holidays in 2024 BSE?

In 2024, excluding weekends, March has the most BSE trading holidays.

What is the BSE holiday list?

The BSE holiday list tells you which days the Bombay Stock Exchange is closed throughout the year, meaning no stock trading takes place.

Where can I find the BSE holiday list?

A complete list of BSE holidays 2024 is published on https://www.icicidirect.com/ilearn/stocks/articles/bse-holiday-list.

Why is it important to know about the BSE holiday list?

Knowing the BSE holiday list is important for planning trades and managing investments, as the stock exchange is closed on these days and no trading can occur.