Every year, the key Indian stock exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) publish a list of holidays when the stock markets will remain closed for trading.
As per the holiday calendar posted on the stock exchange websites, 2022 will see 13 trade holidays in all. Apart from Saturdays and Sundays, no trading will take place on these days in 2022. On any trading holiday, no trade can take place in the equity segment, equity derivative segment, and also SLB.
For the reference of investors and traders, here is the Indian stock market holiday calendar for 2022. This list includes holidays except for Saturdays and Sundays, which are considered as default trade holidays.
List of stock market holidays 2022
| Holidays in 2022 | Date | Day |
| Republic Day | January 26 | Wednesday |
| Mahashivratri | March 01 | Tuesday |
| Holi | March 18 | Friday |
| Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti/ Mahavir Jayanti | April 14 | Thursday |
| Good Friday | April 15 | Friday |
| Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan ID) | May 03 | Tuesday |
| Moharram | August 09 | Tuesday |
| Independence Day | August 15 | Monday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | August 31 | Wednesday |
| Dussehra | October 05 | Wednesday |
| Diwali-Laxmi Pujan | October 24 | Monday |
| Diwali-Balipratipada | October 26 | Wednesday |
| Gurunanak Jayanti | November 08 | Tuesday |
List of stock market holidays 2022 – failing on Saturdays and Sundays
| Holiday in 2022 | Date | Day |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | February 19 | Saturday |
| Gudhi Padwa | April 02 | Saturday |
| Ram Navami | April 10 | Sunday |
| Maharashtra Day | May 01 | Sunday |
| Bakri Id | July 10 | Sunday |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 02 | Sunday |
| Christmas | December 25 | Sunday |
List of settlement holidays – equity and F&O
| Holidays in 2022 | Date | Day |
| Republic Day | January 26 | Wednesday |
| Mahashivratri | March 01 | Tuesday |
| Holi | March 18 | Friday |
| Annual Bank Closing | April 01 | Friday |
| Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Mahavir Jayanti | April 14 | Thursday |
| Good Friday | April 15 | Friday |
| Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan ID) | May 03 | Tuesday |
| Buddha Pournima | May 16 | Monday |
| Moharram | August 09 | Tuesday |
| Independence Day | August 15 | Monday |
| Parsi New Year | August 16 | Tuesday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | August 31 | Wednesday |
| Dussehra | October 05 | Wednesday |
| Diwali-Laxmi Pujan* | October 24 | Monday |
| Diwali-Balipratipada | October 26 | Wednesday |
| Gurunanak Jayanti | November 08 | Tuesday |
Important points to note regarding market holidays
Muhurat trading is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2022, which is the Diwali Laxmi Pujan day. The stock exchanges communicate the specific timings for Muhurat Trading as the date comes close. Investors and traders must note that trading holidays are not the same as clearing holidays. On trading holidays, the market remains closed and trading cannot be done. On settlement holidays, the banks remain closed, however; the markets are open. Therefore, trading can be done but the settlement of trades cannot take place on these days.
Conclusion
In any given year, the stock exchanges can amend any of the holidays mentioned in the holiday list. Any changes to the holiday calendar are notified in advance to market participants via a circular. Every year, the stock exchanges conduct Muhurat trading, the timings of which are announced through additional notifications.
FAQs
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Some broking platforms allow the placing of orders to buy or sell on weekends. However, the trade is executed only once the market is functional on a trading day. It is important to note that the price for such transactions is determined by the market once the trading begins on trading days.
No, Indian stock markets primarily follow the Indian holiday calendar and not specific international holidays.
While most stock exchanges follow the same set of holidays, some of the holidays may differ across stock exchanges. For stock-exchange specific holidays, one can visit the stock exchange website.
Many brokers offer customer care services 24/7. Hence, you can contact your broker if such services are available. Else, it is best to contact brokers on trading or working days depending on their working hours.
