BSE holidays 2023: List of stock market trading holidays for BSE India

Check out the list of BSE holidays for 2023. Get the latest updates on market holidays and trading days for stocks, derivatives, and more!

Published: May 18, 2023 05:20:04 PM IST
Updated: May 18, 2023 05:44:28 PM IST

BSE holidays 2023: List of stock market trading holidays for BSE India

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is a major financial marketplace in India, where over 6,000 companies are listed. As of 2023, it is the tenth-largest stock exchange in the world.

BSE is crucial to India's economic development since it oversees and directs the country's financial markets. Trades, business, and end-of-day data are all part of the package.

On weekdays, trade-in BSE runs from 9:15 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., while Saturday and Sunday are BSE holidays. In addition to weekends, BSE holidays also include several national holidays of cultural or religious significance.

The stock exchange has put out a separate BSE holidays 2023 list based on trading sectors. BSE trading holidays have been separated from clearing holidays as well. On BSE trading holidays, there are no transactions on the Bombay Stock Exchange. On the other hand, on clearing BSE holidays, people can buy and sell securities, but investors can't transfer money to companies because banks are closed.

BSE Holidays 2023 for the Equity segment


In the BSE Equity category, traders can purchase and sell stocks of BSE-listed public firms. The Equity Derivative segment refers to a class of derivative contracts whose value is determined by the equity securities underlying them. The Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) section, also known as the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) part of the BSE, is a platform that enables investors to lend or borrow securities for a specified period, according to the BSE's terms and conditions.

Here are the BSE holidays 2023 for all these segments:

S.NO. Holidays Date Day
1. Republic Day January 26, 2023 Thursday
2. Holi March 07, 2023 Tuesday
3. Ram Navami March 30, 2023 Thursday
4. Mahavir Jayanti April 04, 2023 Tuesday
5. Good Friday April 07, 2023 Friday
6. Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti April 14, 2023 Friday
7. Maharashtra Day May 01, 2023 Monday
8. Bakra Eid June 28, 2023 Wednesday
9. Independence Day August 15, 2023 Tuesday
10. Ganesh Chaturthi September 19, 2023 Tuesday
11. Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti October 02, 2023 Monday
12. Dussehra October 24, 2023 Tuesday
13. Diwali Balipratipada November 14, 2023 Tuesday
14. Gurunanak Jayanti November 27, 2023 Monday
15. Christmas December 25, 2023 Monday

*Muhurat Trading will be held on Diwali - Laxmi Pujan, which falls on November 12, 2023. The Muhurat Trading times will be announced closer to the date.

*The Exchange reserves the right to alter any of the aforementioned holidays, in which case a supplemental circular will be distributed in due time.

BSE Holiday Calendar 2023 for the Commodity Derivatives Segment


In the Commodity Derivatives market on BSE, buyers and sellers agree to meet at a certain future date and price to transact derivatives for an underlying asset. Traders in the Commodity Derivatives markets can exert some control over the physical commodity markets by influencing the prices of these commodities.

The BSE trading holidays for 2023 in the Commodity Derivatives segment can be found in the table below:

* The morning session is 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
* The evening session is 5:00 pm to 11:30/11:55 pm

Festival Name Date Day Morning session Evening session
Republic Day January 26, 2023 Thursday Closed Closed
Holi March 07, 2023 Tuesday Closed Open
Ram Navami March 30, 2023 Thursday Closed Open
Mahavir Jayanti April 04, 2023 Tuesday Closed Open
Good Friday April 07, 2023 Friday Closed Closed
Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti April 14, 2023 Friday Closed Open
Maharashtra Day May 01, 2023 Monday Closed Open
Bakra Eid June 28, 2023 Wednesday Closed Open
Independence Day August 15, 2023 Tuesday Closed Closed
Ganesh Chaturthi September 19, 2023 Tuesday Closed Open
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti October 02, 2023 Monday Closed Closed
Dussehra October 24, 2023 Tuesday Closed Open
Diwali Balipratipada November 14, 2023 Tuesday Closed Open
Gurunanak Jayanti November 27, 2023 Monday Closed Open
Christmas December 25, 2023 Monday Closed Closed

BSE Holidays 2023: Currency Derivatives Segment and Interest Rate Segment

The Currency Derivatives Segment is a specialised segment within financial markets that enables participants to trade and manage their exposure to currency fluctuations, and the Interest Rate Derivatives Segment is a specialised segment within financial markets that facilitates trading and management of interest rate-related instruments. It provides a platform for trading interest rate futures and options contracts, allowing market participants to hedge or speculate on interest rate movements.

Here are the BSE holidays 2023 for these segments:  

Holidays Date Day
Republic Day January 26, 2023 Thursday
Holi March 07, 2023 Tuesday
Gudhipadwa March 22, 2023 Wednesday
Ram Navami March 30, 2023 Thursday
Mahavir Jayanti April 04, 2023 Tuesday
Good Friday April 07, 2023 Friday
Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti April 14, 2023 Friday
Maharashtra Day May 01, 2023 Monday
Buddha Purnima May 05, 2023 Friday
Bakra Eid June 28, 2023 Wednesday
Independence Day August 15, 2023 Tuesday
Parsi New Year August 16, 2023 Wednesday
Ganesh Chaturthi September 19, 2023 Tuesday
Id-E-Milad September 28, 2023 Thursday
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti October 02, 2023 Monday
Dussehra October 24, 2023 Tuesday
Diwali Balipratipada November 14, 2023 Tuesday
Gurunanak Jayanti November 27, 2023 Monday
Christmas December 25, 2023 Monday
   
*On November 12, 2023 (Diwali - Laxmi Pujan), Muhurat Trading will be held. Muhurat Trading times will be announced later.

*The Exchange reserves the right to alter or change any of the mentioned holidays, for which a supplementary circular will be issued in advance.

Trading Timings in BSE

Pre-Open Timings

On all business days, modification/order input begins at 9:00 a.m. and finishes at 9:15 a.m.

Regular Trading Timings

On all business days, the restricted physical market or normal market opens at 9:15 a.m. and closes at 3:30 p.m.

Timings of Block Deal Session

The morning block deal period runs from 8:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. The afternoon block deal window is open from 2:05 p.m. until 2:20 p.m. The trading session ends between 3:40 and 4:00 p.m.

The business day can start earlier or end later if necessary, and trading hours can be adjusted as well.

BSE Muhurat Trading Timings

The Indian stock market holds a special trading session on Diwali called Muhurat Trading every year in honour of the good luck brought forth by the holy occasion. It takes place throughout a designated period and involves trading in particular stocks.

Muhurat Trading will be held this year on November 12, 2023.

Muhurat Trading Session Capital Market (in hours)
Block Deal Session 5.45 PM to 6.00 PM
Pre-Open Market 6.00 PM to 6.08 PM
Normal Market 6.15 PM to 7.15 PM
Call Auction Session 6.20 PM to 7.05 PM
Closing Session 7.25 PM to 7.35 PM

*The Exchange reserves the right to alter any of the aforementioned holidays, in which case a supplemental circular will be distributed in due time.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are off days for BSE?

The Bombay Stock Exchange is off on Saturday and Sunday.

2. What is the working time of BSE?

The pre-opening session takes place between 9:00 am to 9:15 am.

The trading session takes place from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm.

The closing session is between 3:40 pm to 4:00 pm.

3. Is there any lunch break in BSE?

No, the session goes on without any breaks.

4. What are the features of BSE?

Bombay Stock Exchange offers services like managing risk, trading, and so on. It is ideal for newbie investors in the market.

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