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MCX holidays in 2026 are simply the days when the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India stays closed and no trading happens. Since MCX is where commodities like gold, silver, crude oil, and natural gas are traded, these breaks in trading can matter quite a bit for people active in the market.
Most of these holidays line up with major festivals or national events. On those days, both the morning and evening sessions are usually affected, so there’s no regular trading activity.
Having the holiday list beforehand just makes things easier. You’re not guessing whether the market is open, and you can plan your trades a bit better. It also helps in managing open positions, since you know when the market won’t be available.
Here’s the list of days when MCX will remain closed in 2026. Keeping an eye on these can help you avoid any last-minute confusion while planning trades.
Date | Day | Occasion | Morning Session | Evening [1] [2] Session |
January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Open | Closed |
January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | Closed | Closed |
March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi | Closed | Open |
March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami | Closed | Open |
March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
May 1, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id | Closed | Open |
June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram | Closed | Open |
September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
October 2, 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | Closed | Closed |
October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Closed | Closed |
November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali – Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat Trading)* | Closed | Closed |
November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali – Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Closed | Open |
December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Closed | Closed |
Muhurat Trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 8, 2026, on account of Diwali Laxmi Pujan. The exact session timings will be announced by MCX closer to the date.
Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Evening Session: 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM / 11:55 PM
Note:
For some agri-commodities linked to global markets, evening trading may close earlier (around 9:00 PM / 9:30 PM).
The Multi Commodity Exchange operates in two trading sessions on weekdays.
The morning session runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The evening session begins at 5:00 PM and typically continues until 11:30 PM. During certain months (based on daylight saving changes in global markets), trading may extend until 11:55 PM.
Different commodities follow slightly different trading windows depending on whether they are agricultural, globally benchmarked, or non-agricultural.
Commodity Category | MCX Trading Timings |
Regular Agricultural Commodities | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Internationally Referenced Agri Commodities | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
Non-Agricultural Commodities | 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM / 11:55 PM |
Source : NSE
MCX operates from Monday to Friday, starting at 9:00 AM and continuing until 11:30 PM or 11:55 PM, depending on the season. The trading day is divided into morning and evening sessions.
Yes, MCX adjusts its evening session timings based on global daylight saving changes. During certain months, trading extends up to 11:55 PM.
MCX holidays in 2026 include Republic Day, Good Friday, Independence Day (weekend), Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali, and Christmas, along with other religious observances like Holi and Muharram.
Yes, a few holidays fall on weekends in 2026, such as Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Sunday, November 8) and Independence Day (Saturday, August 15). These do not affect trading days since markets are already closed.
No, MCX remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Trading is only conducted on weekdays.
March and April usually have multiple holidays due to several religious and national observances.
Yes, on certain holidays only one session (either morning or evening) may be closed. Traders should check the official schedule before trading.
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