Question 1

Does F&O expiry change when a holiday falls on expiry day?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when the scheduled expiry day is a holiday, the expiry shifts to the previous trading day. For example, if a Thursday expiry (Nifty weekly) falls on a holiday, expiry moves to Wednesday. Similarly, Wednesday Bank Nifty expiry would move to Tuesday. Always check the NSE circulars for official expiry dates around holidays.

Question 2

Are currency derivatives trading during equity holidays?

Accepted Answer

Currency derivatives (USD/INR, EUR/INR, etc.) generally follow the same holiday schedule as equity markets on NSE and BSE. However, since currency markets are linked to global forex markets, there may be different trading hours or restrictions. Check with your broker for specific currency derivative holiday schedules.

Question 3

Are crypto markets closed on Indian holidays?

Accepted Answer

No, cryptocurrency markets operate 24/7/365 and do not observe Indian market holidays. Exchanges like Binance, CoinDCX, and WazirX remain open on all days including Diwali, Christmas, and other holidays. This is one reason crypto requires different risk management approaches - there's no market break for traders to regroup.

Question 4

What time do markets reopen after a holiday?

Accepted Answer

After a holiday, Indian markets (NSE, BSE, MCX) reopen at their regular times: Pre-market: 9:00 AM IST, Regular session: 9:15 AM IST. There is no special early or delayed opening after holidays unless specifically notified by the exchange through circulars.

Question 5

Can I place orders during holidays?

Accepted Answer

No, regular market orders cannot be placed during exchange holidays as markets are closed. However, some brokers may allow after-market order (AMO) placement for execution when markets reopen. Check with your specific broker for AMO capabilities and timing. GTT (Good Till Triggered) orders may also be set during holidays for future execution.

Question 6

Are all segments closed on the same holidays?

Accepted Answer

Not always. While NSE and BSE equity segments generally share the same holiday calendar, there can be differences: (1) MCX (commodities) has some different holidays, (2) Currency derivatives may have different schedules, (3) International exchanges (NSE IFSC) may follow different calendars. Always verify segment-specific holidays before planning trades.

Question 7

How do I plan positions around long weekends?

Accepted Answer

Long weekends (like Republic Day, Independence Day, Diwali) create extended market closures. Consider: (1) Reducing position sizes before holidays, (2) Using hedges for overnight risk, (3) Being aware of global developments while markets are closed, (4) Checking for gap-up/gap-down risks at reopening, (5) Planning option strategies around expiry adjustments.

Question 8

What is a trading holiday vs a settlement holiday?

Accepted Answer

Trading holidays are when markets are closed for trading - no orders can be executed. Settlement holidays affect when securities/money are exchanged. Some holidays may be settlement holidays but not trading holidays (rare in India). In India, most holidays are both trading and settlement holidays, meaning no trading occurs and settlements are postponed.

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
14 Jan	Wednesday	Makar Sankranti
26 Jan	Monday	Republic Day
17 Feb	Tuesday	Mahashivratri
5 Mar	Thursday	Holi
23 Mar	Monday	Ram Navami
25 Mar	Wednesday	Good Friday
2 Apr	Thursday	Mahavir Jayanti
6 Apr	Monday	Id-ul-Fitr
14 Apr	Tuesday	Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
15 Apr	Wednesday	Ramzan Id (Id-ul-Fitr)
1 May	Friday	Maharashtra Day / Labour Day
4 May	Monday	Buddha Pournima
15 Jun	Monday	Id-ul-Zuha (Bakri Id)
1 Jul	Wednesday	Annual Bank Closing
13 Jul	Monday	Muharram
17 Jul	Friday	Dashara
15 Aug	Saturday	Independence Day
17 Aug	Monday	Parsi New Year
21 Aug	Friday	Ganesh Chaturthi
25 Sept	Friday	Durga Puja / Dussehra
2 Oct	Friday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 Oct	Tuesday	Diwali (Laxmi Pujan)
21 Oct	Wednesday	Diwali (Balipratipada)
23 Oct	Friday	Bhai Dooj
5 Nov	Thursday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas

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