MCX Holidays

NCDEX and MCX were founded and started trading commodities in 2003. MCX is currently India’s largest commodity derivatives exchange with a market capitalization of over INR 190 Billion.

MCX Holidays 2026

Holidays	Date	Day	Morning Session	Evening Session
Republic Day	26 Jan, 2026	Monday	Closed	Closed
Mahashivratri	15 Feb, 2026	Sunday	Closed	Closed
Holi	3 Mar, 2026	Tuesday	Closed	Open
Id-UI-Fitr (Ramadan Eid)	21 Mar, 2026	Saturday	Closed	Closed
Shri Ram Navami	26 Mar, 2026	Thursday	Closed	Open
Shri Mahavir Jayanti	31 Mar, 2026	Tuesday	Closed	Open
Good Friday	3 Apr, 2026	Friday	Closed	Closed
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti	14 Apr, 2026	Tuesday	Closed	Open
Maharashtra Day	01 May, 2026	Friday	Closed	Open
Bakri Eid	28 May, 2026	Thursday	Closed	Open
Muharram	26 Jun, 2026	Friday	Closed	Open
Independence Day	15 Aug, 2026	Saturday	Closed	Closed
Ganesh Chaturthi	14 Sep, 2026	Monday	Closed	Open
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti	02 Oct, 2026	Friday	Closed	Closed
Dussehra	20 Oct, 2026	Tuesday	Closed	Open
Diwali Laxmi Pujan*	8 Nov, 2026	Sunday	Closed	Closed
Diwali-Balipratipada	10 Nov, 2026	Tuesday	Closed	Open
Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev	24 Nov, 2026	Tuesday	Closed	Open
Christmas	25 Dec, 2026	Friday	Closed	Closed

You can check the circulars here (NSE, BSE, MCX)

Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, 08 Nov 2026, Diwali* Laxmi Pujan. Timing for Muhurat Trading will be notified by the exchange subsequently.

MCX and NCDEX operate two trading sessions daily. The morning session runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the evening session runs from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM or 11:55 PM. For agricultural products with international connections, the evening session is from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM or 9:30 PM. Muhurat Trading times are communicated by the exchange in advance.

Morning Session: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Evening Session: 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM / 11:55 PM

For Agricultural Products with International Connections:5:00 PM to 9:00 PM / 9:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are MCX holidays in 2026?

The MCX holidays in 2026 are the non-trading days that the commodity exchange declares during national holidays and festivals. These are the days when the MCX is closed.

What is the MCX market timing in India?

The MCX market timing in India is straightforward. Commodity trading on the MCX generally starts at 9:00 AM. Then it continues until the evening sessions. The timing depends on the commodity category.

What is MCX timing today?

The daily MCX timings may vary slightly. This happens due to market adjustments and daylight-saving changes. So, the MCX timing today may not be the same as it was yesterday.

Is MCX open today or is it a holiday?

To find out if the MCX is open today or if it is a holiday, traders should check the exchange notifications. They can also check for updates from their brokers to get the live market status.

Can we trade on MCX during weekends?

No, we cannot trade on the MCX during weekends. The commodity trading on the MCX generally remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Are there special trading hours on MCX holidays?

Yes, there are trading hours on some MCX holidays. The exchange may announce trading sessions or Muhurat sessions during specific festivals.

Is MCX open 24 hours in India?

No, the MCX is not open 24 hours in India. The commodity trading on the MCX follows fixed morning and evening session timings.

Which month has the most MCX trading holidays?

The months that have a lot of festivals, like October and November, usually have MCX trading holidays.

Is New Year’s Eve an MCX holiday?

Typically, the MCX remains operational on New Year’s Eve. However, if the exchange declares it as a holiday, then the MCX will be closed. Usually trading remains operational unless the exchange says otherwise.