In a move adhering to the annual holiday schedule, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) have announced their closure on Monday, December 25, in observance of Christmas. This market-wide pause encompasses all trading segments, including equity, equity derivatives, and the Security Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segments.Market participants and stakeholders are granted a day off to celebrate Christmas with their families, as the routine holiday tradition extends worldwide. Trading activities will resume on BSE the following day, with the pre-opening session starting at 9 am and the regular market operating from 9.15 am to 3.30 pm, aligning with standard business hours.The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will also remain closed for both morning and evening sessions on December 25, with normal trading activities scheduled to resume on December 26. The temporary halt, as indicated on the official MCX website, MCXIndia.com, spans the usual morning sessions from 9 am to 5 pm and evening sessions from 5 pm to 11:30/11:55 pm.Looking ahead to 2024, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has outlined an extended closure of 14 days throughout the year, excluding weekends, in observance of various festivals and holidays. The list of trading holidays for 2024 includes notable dates such as Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Independence Day, Diwali, and Christmas, among others.
Investors are encouraged to utilize this break to reflect on market trends and make informed decisions ahead of the upcoming trading days. The resumption of normal trading activities is set to bring markets back to life, providing an opportunity for market participants to engage in the dynamics of the financial landscape.
