Share Market
Holiday 2021
Indian share market holidays are days when trading remains closed. At the beginning of each year, NSE, BSE, MCX, and all the exchanges publish a list of holidays. These lists are critical for traders to plan trades.
Stock exchanges remain closed on national and state holidays. In 2021, there are 14 trading holidays, including five extended weekends, because the holidays are falling on either Friday or Monday.
Find below the complete list of share market holidays below.
Share Market Holiday List 2021
| Sr. No | Holidays | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | January 26, 2021 | Tuesday |
| 2 | Mahashivratri | March 11, 2021 | Thursday |
| 3 | Holi | March 29, 2021 | Monday |
| 4 | Good Friday | April 02, 2021 | Friday |
| 5 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2021 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Ram Navami | April 21, 2021 | Wednesday |
| 7 | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramazan Id) | May 13, 2021 | Thursday |
| 8 | Bakri Id | July 21, 2021 | Wednesday |
| 9 | Muharram | August 19, 2021 | Thursday |
| 10 | Ganesh Chaturthi | September 10, 2021 | Friday |
| 11 | Dussehra | October 15, 2021 | Friday |
| 12 | Diwali/Laxmi Puja | November 04, 2021 | Thursday |
| 13 | Diwali Balipratipada | November 05, 2021 | Friday |
| 14 | Gurunanak Jayanti | November 19, 2021 | Monday |
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 2021, stock markets will have five extended weekends because the holidays are falling either on Fridays or Mondays. We suggest you plan your trades keeping this in mind.
Are Saturday and Sunday a stock market holiday?
On Saturdays and Sundays, the stock market remains closed as weekly holidays. The market again opens on Monday at 9:15 am.
