Gold Petal Futures & Options Expiry 2026

Gold Petal expiry refers to the date of expiration of 1-gram gold contracts on the MCX (Multi-Commodity Exchange). These are futures contracts that have specific expiry dates. Let us learn more about them below. 

What is Gold Petal Futures & Options Expiry?

Gold Petal expiry is the expiry date for gold petal contracts on the MCX (Multi-Commodity Exchange). As per the MCX expiry rules, the expiry date for these contracts is the last calendar day of the contract's expiry month. If the last calendar day is a holiday before a working day, the expiry date is the preceding working day. For instance, if the last calendar day of the month is a Sunday, then the expiry date will be the previous Friday. 

These are typically contracts with staggered delivery, meaning they come with a specific delivery period rather than a single day. Traders are expected to square off their positions before a specific deadline (usually a week before the expiry date). This helps them bypass physical delivery. Understanding the potential and expiry for physical delivery is vital to managing risks with these investments. 

Various factors, such as political events, currency fluctuations, and global demand, may impact Gold Petal prices at expiry. These are futures contracts, i.e., obligating the holders to buy or sell a specific amount of gold at a fixed price on a future date. If the contract is not closed before expiry, it may be settled through physical delivery or cash settlement. 

Gold Petal Futures Expiry 2026

Here is a list of the MCX gold petal futures expiry for 2026. 

(Gold Petal December 2025 Contracts Onwards)

* Gold Petal April 2025 Contracts Onwards

Gold Petal Options Expiry 2026

As of December 26, 2025, gold petal options have not been launched yet.

Factors That Can Affect Gold Petal Prices at Expiry

Several factors affect gold petal prices at expiry. Some of them include the following: 

• Global Economic Conditions: Economic downturns, political instability, and recessions often encourage investors to purchase gold as a hedge. This increases demand and raises prices. 
• Inflation: When inflation rises, gold is often viewed as a hedge, as its value tends to hold up better than other assets in such times. 
• Interest Rates: Lower interest rates make gold more compelling for investors. It does not offer interest, making it a tempting investment than interest-bearing assets. 
• Currency Fluctuations: Gold is usually priced in US dollars. As a result, a stronger dollar may make gold more expensive for buyers using other currencies (thereby lowering demand). Fluctuations in other currencies, such as the yen or the Euro, may also indirectly affect gold prices. 
• Supply & Demand: The amount of gold mined and available for sale directly affects supply. Higher mining production may lead to lower prices, while limitations or disruptions in mining may lead to higher prices. 
• Demand Dynamics: Jewellery demand, particularly in major gold-consuming countries, may also fluctuate. Investment demand, inclusive of purchases through ETFs and by central banks, may also play a role in this regard. 
• Central Bank Policy: Central banks' buying and selling of gold may also affect the market. These actions may increase or decrease the overall supply of gold, thereby impacting prices. 
• Political Instability: Wars, political unrest, or conflicts may also lead investors to take refuge in gold, thereby driving prices higher and demand higher. Trade tensions and protectionist policies may also create uncertainty in this case. 

Added Factors: Other factors may also affect Gold Petal prices at expiry. These include speculative trading in gold futures and ETFs, which can lead to short-term fluctuations. Other factors include seasonality, i.e. higher demand during festivals and other events.