After a strong week in the Indian stock market, investors are wondering if the market will be open on Janmashtami 2024, which falls on 26 August 2024. Many are seeking clarity on whether this date is a trading holiday.
Check August 2024 Stock Market Holidays
To confirm, investors should visit the BSE website (bseindia.com) and check the 'Trading Holidays' section. According to the official list, August 2024 has only one trading holiday on 15 August 2024 (Independence Day). The next holiday is on 2 October 2024. Therefore, the stock market will be open on 26 August 2024.
Market Performance and Upcoming Holidays
The stock market ended the week positively. The Nifty 50 index gained 283 points (1.15%) to close at 24,823. The BSE Sensex rose 650 points (0.80%) to 81,086, while the Bank Nifty gained 0.83% to end at 50,933. The Small-cap index surged by 3.40%, and the Mid-cap index increased by 1.95%.
Remaining 2024 Stock Market Holidays
There are four more trading holidays in 2024: 2 October (Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti), 1 November (Diwali/Laxmi Pujan), 15 November (Guru Nanak Jayanti), and 25 December (Christmas). Mark these dates to plan your trading activities.
In summary, Janmashtami 2024 will not affect stock market operations, and trading will continue as usual on 26 August 2024.
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