Stock Market Holidays in December 2024

The Indian stock market will have only one holiday in December 2024, which will be observed on 25th December for Christmas. Apart from this, trading will remain suspended on weekends — Saturdays (7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th) and Sundays (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th). Therefore, the stock market will be closed in December for 10 days, leaving only 21 trading sessions remaining for the year.

Total Stock Market Holidays in 2024

In total, there are 17 stock market holidays in 2024, as per the BSE and NSE’s holiday list. These holidays were declared for various reasons, including regional public holidays and important election dates. Some key holidays included:

• 22nd January (due to the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony in Ayodhya)
• 20th May (Lok Sabha Elections in Mumbai)
• 20th November (Maharashtra Assembly Elections).

Stock Market Performance in Late November 2024

Despite a holiday in the US stock market, Indian stock indices saw strong buying interest. The Nifty 50 rose by 208 points to close at 24,122, while the BSE Sensex gained 699 points, ending at 79,743. The Nifty Bank index increased by 117 points to 52,023.

The Nifty Mid-cap 100 and Small-cap 100 indices also continued their positive trend, marking six consecutive days of gains, with increases of 0.16% and 0.75%, respectively.

Advancing Shares and Adani Group Stocks

For 6 straight days, advancing shares outnumbered declining shares, with the advance-decline ratio standing at 1.44 on BSE. Adani group stocks, including Adani Green Energy, Adani Energy Solutions, and Adani Total Gas, surged by as much as 23% after being included in the F&O segment on November 29, 2024.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.