India’s stock exchanges BSE and NSE will remain closed on Tuesday, October 24, for Dussehra, with trading in the equity, equity derivatives, and securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments unavailable. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will also remain closed for both morning and evening sessions on all holidays.
Overall, in October, the domestic equity market will remain closed for trading for a total of 11 days, including four Saturdays and five Sundays. BSE opens at 9 am and closes at 3.30 pm, operating normally from Monday to Friday. Located in Mumbai, BSE is the oldest stock exchange in India and the third biggest in the world.
Here's the list of trading holidays for 2023
| Holidays | Date | Day |
| Republic Day | January 26,2023 | Thursday |
| Holi | March 07,2023 | Tuesday |
| Ram Navami | March 30,2023 | Thursday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 04,2023 | Tuesday |
| Good Friday | April 07,2023 | Friday |
| Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14,2023 | Friday |
| Maharashtra Day | May 01,2023 | Monday |
| Bakri Id | June 29,2023 | Thursday |
| Independence Day | August 15,2023 | Tuesday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | September 19,2023 | Tuesday |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 02,2023 | Monday |
| Dussehra | October 24,2023 | Tuesday |
| Diwali Balipratipada | November 14,2023 | Tuesday |
| Gurunanak Jayanti | November 27,2023 | Monday |
| Christmas | December 25,2023 | Monday |
The stock exchanges will open on November 12 (Tuesday) for one hour for a special ‘muhurat’ trading session on the occasion of Diwali.
First Published: Oct 23, 2023 2:47 PM IST
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