The major Indian stock exchanges remain closed on national and state holidays. These are called
share market holidays or trading holidays. On these days, all market transactions remain suspended.
Therefore, trading holidays impact the trading strategies as well as the total quantum of profit and
loss that can happen within a particular financial year. So upgrade yourself beforehand on the
trading holidays 2022.
FAQs
Can I buy stocks when the market is closed?
You can place an order to purchase stocks through an after-market order when the trading session gets closed. All orders placed after 3:30 pm, when the market closes are after-market orders, enter the system when the market opens the next day during the pre-trading session.
Is the stock market open on Saturday?
On all Saturdays and Sundays, the stock market remains closed as weekly holidays. The stock
market functions for five days a week, from Monday to Friday, between 9:15 am to 3:30 pm.
How does a holiday affect the stock market?
Holidays and weekly off increase the time of settlement, which can impact the outcome of a
trade. In 2022, stock markets will have four extended weekends because the holidays are
falling either on Fridays or Mondays. We suggest you plan your trades keeping this in mind.
Does the market remain open on the weekends?
Saturdays and Sundays are the weekly holidays followed by the Indian bourses. So, after
remaining closed on Saturday and Sunday the market opens on Monday at 9:15 am.
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