The NSE and BSE will be closed on July 17, 2024, due to Muharram, pausing all trading activities for the day. Investors are advised to adjust their trading plans to accommodate this scheduled holiday.
This holiday will see the equity, equity derivative, and securities lending and borrowing segments shut down, impacting all related transactions. Normal trading activities will be unavailable during this time.
Trading on both the NSE and BSE is set to resume the following day, July 18, 2024, at 9:15 AM. This brief pause is in line with the official holiday schedule for India’s major stock exchanges.
Additionally, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will suspend its morning session on the same day. However, it will reopen for the evening session from 5:00 PM to 11:30/11:55 PM, allowing commodity trading to continue.
Stock Market Holiday 2024 FAQs
Q: Will the stock market be open on July 17, 2024?
A: On July 17, 2024, both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will observe Muharram and will be closed, halting all trading activities for the day.
Q: Which segments of the stock market will be affected by the holiday?
A: On July 17, trading in the equity, equity derivative, and securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments of the stock market will be suspended in observance of Muharram. Consequently, no transactions will be processed in these segments during the holiday.
Q: Are commodity exchanges also closed on Muharram?
A: Yes, both the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will be observing the holiday. Trading will pause during the morning session but will resume for the evening session.
