Share Market
Holidays 2023
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.
The following is the list of share market holidays or trading holiday 2023 -
Share Market Holiday List 2023
| S. No | Occasion | Day | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | Thursday | Jan 26, 2023 | Full Day Off |
| 2 | Mahashivratri | Saturday | Feb 18, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 3 | Holi | Wednesday | Mar 08, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 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. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Friday | Apr 14, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 8 | Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | Saturday | Apr 22, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 9 | Maharashtra Day | Monday | May 01, 2023 | Full Day Off |
| 10 | Bakri Eid (Eid-ul-Adha) | Wednesday | Jun 28, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 11 | Muharram | Saturday | Jun 29, 2023 | Morning Off |
| 12 | Independence Day | Tuesday | Aug 15, 2023 | Full Day 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 | Morning Off |
| 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 |
PRIMEFrequently Asked Questions
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.
