BSE
Holidays 2023
Trading holidays in the Bombay Stock Exchange are observed on national and state holidays. Like the NSE, BSE also publishes a complete list of BSE holidays at the beginning of each calendar year to help investors, brokers, agents and other stakeholders to plan their activities. Likewise, the BSE has published the BSE holiday list 2023.
BSE Holiday List 2023
| Sr. No | Holidays | Day | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | Thursday | Jan 26, 2023 | Full Day Off |
| 2 | Holi | Wednesday | Mar 08, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 3 | Maha Shivaratri | Saturday | Mar 18, 2023 | - |
| 4 | Ram Navami | Thursday | Mar 30, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 5 | Mahavir Jayanti | Tuesday | Apr 04, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 6 | Good Friday | Friday | Apr 07, 2023 | Full Day Off |
| 7 | Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Friday | Apr 14, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 8 | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) | Saturday | Apr 22, 2023 | - |
| 9 | Maharashtra Day | Monday | May 01, 2023 | Full Day Off |
| 10 | Bakri Id / Eid ul-Adha | Wednesday | Jun 28, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 11 | Independence Day | Tuesday | Aug 15, 2023 | Full Day Off |
| 12 | Muharram | Tuesday | Aug 29, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 13 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Tuesday | Sep 19, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 14 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Monday | Oct 02, 2023 | Full Day Off |
| 15 | Dasara | Tuesday | Oct 24, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 16 | Diwali-Laxmi Pujan | Sunday | Nov 12, 2023 | - |
| 17 | Diwali-Balipratipada | Tuesday | Nov 14, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 18 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Monday | Nov 27, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 19 | Christmas | Monday | Dec 25, 2023 | Full Day Off |
*These holiday list applies to Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment and SLB Segment
* Muhurat Trading shall be held on November 12, 2023 (Diwali – Laxmi Pujan). Timings of Muhurat Trading shall be notified subsequently.
The Exchange may alter / change any of the above holidays, for which a separate circular shall be issued in advance.
PRIMEFrequently Asked Questions
What is a clearing holiday in BSE?
Clearing holidays are different from the list of holidays mentioned above. On a clearing holiday, the Bombay Stock Exchange remains operational, but clearing remains closed. A clearing holiday is typically a year-end or a holiday in Maharashtra.
Does BSE work on Saturday?
No, Saturdays and Sundays are weekly holidays in BSE. However, on special occasions, like when Diwali happens to fall on Saturday, it remains operational for the special Muhurat session. On weekdays, between Monday to Friday, BSE's trading session opens at 9:15 am and closes at 3:30 pm.
What time does the BSE open?
On weekdays between Monday to Friday, BSE opens at 9:15 am and closes at 3:30 pm. Intraday traders need to square off all open positions before the closing bell at 3:30 pm. However, there are also pre-opening and post-closing sessions before 9:15 am and after 3:30 pm
