The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is known as India’s largest stock exchange. It is known as the first stock exchange to introduce a computerized trading system in our country. The NSE started its operation in 1994. In terms of yearly equity trading turnover, the World Federation of Exchanges is recognized as the largest stock exchange in India. The NSE offers a cohesive trading module, which consists of technology-oriented services, data feed offerings, clearing and settlement services, services for financial literacy, online trading services, etc.
The National Stock Exchange is open for trading from 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM (normal session) on weekdays and remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Apart from weekends, certain national holidays with cultural and religious significance are also considered NSE trading holidays. Take a look at the list of NSE trading holidays 2023.
NSE Holidays List 2023 – SLB Segment, Equity Segment and Equity Derivative Segment
Here is the list of NSE trading holidays for 2023:
Holiday | Date | Day |
Republic Day | 26 January 2023 | Thursday |
Holi | 7 March 2023 | Tuesday |
Ram Navami | 30 March 2023 | Thursday |
Mahavir Jayanti | 4 April 2023 | Tuesday |
Good Friday | 7 April 2023 | Friday |
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 April 2023 | Friday |
Ramzan Id (Id-ul-Fitr) | 21 April 2023 | Friday |
Maharashtra Day | 1 May 2023 | Monday |
Bakri Id (Id-ul-Adha) | 28 June 2023 | Wednesday |
Independence Day | 15 August 2023 | Tuesday |
Ganesh Chaturthi | 19 September 2023 | Tuesday |
Mahatamai Gandhi Jayanti | 2 October 2023 | Monday |
Dussehra | 24 October 2023 | Tuesday |
Diwali | 14 November 2023 | Tuesday |
Gurunanak Jayanti | 27 November 2023 | Monday |
Christmas | 25 December 2023 | Monday |
List of NSE Trading Holidays 2023 Falling on Saturday/Sunday
The holidays falling on Saturday/Sunday are as follows:
Holiday | Date | Day |
Mahashivratri | 18 February 2023 | Saturday |
Ramzan Id (Id-ul-Fitr) | 22 April 2023 | Saturday |
Muharram | 29 July 2023 | Saturday |
Diwali Laxmi-Pujan | 12 November 2023 | Sunday |
*Muhurat Trading shall be held on 12 November 2023 (Diwali- Lakshmi Pujan), the timing of Muhurat trading will be notified subsequently.
NSE Trading Holiday 2023 – Derivatives Segment and Interest Rate Derivatives Segment
Here is the list of NSE trading holiday 2023 for Derivatives Segment and Interest Rate Derivatives Segment:
Holiday | Date | Day | Morning Session | Evening Session |
Republic Day | 26 January 2023 | Thursday | Closed | Closed |
Holi | 8 March 2023 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
Ram Navami | 30 March 2023 | Thursday | Closed | Closed |
Mahavir Jayanti | 4 April 2023 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
Good Friday | 7 April 2023 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 April 2023 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
Maharashtra Day | 1 May 2023 | Monday | Closed | Open |
Bakri Id (Id-ul-Adha) | 28 June 2023 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
Independence Day | 15 August | Tuesday | Closed | Closed |
Ganesh Chaturthi | 19 September 2023 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | 2 October 2023 | Monday | Closed | Closed |
Dusshera | 24 October 2023 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
Diwali | 14 November 2023 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
Gurunanak Jayanti | 27 November 2023 | Monday | Closed | Open |
Christmas | 25 December 2023 | Monday | Closed | Closed |
Note:
- The morning session is from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- The evening session is from 5:00 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM (5:00 PM to 9:00/9:30 PM for Internationally linked Agricultural commodities)
- Muhurat Trading shall be held on 12 November 2023 (Diwali- Lakshmi Pujan), the timing of Muhurat trading will be notified subsequently
- In case of any change/alter done by the exchange of any of the above-mentioned holidays, a separate circular shall be issued in advance
Also Read: List of BSE Holidays 2023
The Bottom Point!
Investors can easily sell or purchase securities during the trading time on weekdays, excluding NSE holidays. To do trading, the retail customers have to employ online brokerage agencies whereas institutional investors can transact through block deals at times during trading hours in NSE.