In August, stock markets will be closed for nine days, of which four each are Saturdays and Sundays. Trading will remain suspended at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) on August 15 (Tuesday) as well, on account of Independence Day.
It is to be noted that trading on the equities segment takes places on all days of the week, except Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays declared by the Exchanges in advance.
Stock market holidays in August
August 5: Saturday
August 6: Sunday
August 12: Saturday
August 13: Sunday
August 15: Independence Day (Tuesday)
August 19: Saturday
August 20: Sunday
August 26: Saturday
August 27: Sunday
Stock market holidays in 2023
Overall, except Saturdays and Sundays, there are as many as 15 stock market holidays this year. Of these, eight have already taken place, with seven, including Independence Day, to follow. Republic Day (January 26) was the first stock market holiday of the year and Christmas (December 25) will be the last.
Please note…
It must be noted, however, that BSE and NSE reserve the right to close the market on days other than the scheduled holidays, and, likewise, open on days originally declared as holidays.
In either case, a separate circular shall be issued in advance.