MCX, or Multi Commodity Exchange of India, is India’s largest commodity exchange. It was established in 2003 and is currently controlled by SEBI.
Initially focused on trading gold and silver, the exchange has grown exponentially, encompassing a diverse portfolio of over 50 commodities. These include a wide range of agricultural products, metals, and currencies, making MCX a cornerstone of commodity trading in India.
In this blog, we will provide a comprehensive guide to the MCX holidays 2025 and timings, helping you plan your trading strategies and operations effectively.
Following is a detailed table of MCX holidays 2025:
| Sr. No. | Date | Day | Description | Morning Session Trading (10 am to 5 pm) |
Evening Session Trading (5 pm to 11:30/11:55 pm)
|
| 1 | 01-Jan-25 | Wednesday | New Year Day | Open | Closed |
| 2 | 26-Feb-25 | Wednesday | Mahashivratri | Closed | Open |
| 3 | 14-Mar-25 | Friday | Holi | Closed | Open |
| 4 | 31-Mar-25 | Monday | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) | Closed | Open |
| 5 | 10-Apr-25 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 6 | 14-Apr-25 | Monday | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 7 | 18-Apr-25 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 8 | 01-May-25 | Thursday | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
| 9 | 15-Aug-25 | Friday | Independence Day | Closed | Closed |
| 10 | 27-Aug-25 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
| 11 | 02-Oct-25 | Thursday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti & Dussehra | Closed | Closed |
| 12 | 21-Oct-25 | Tuesday | Diwali (Laxmi Pujan) * | Closed | Closed |
| 13 | 22-Oct-25 | Wednesday | Diwali Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
| 14 | 05-Nov-25 | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| 15 | 25-Dec-25 | Thursday | Christmas | Closed | Closed |
*The timings for Muhurat Trading on 21st October, 2025, will be announced by the Exchange at a later date.
Also know about NSE Holiday List 2025, BSE Holidays 2025
The commodity market operates in two distinct sessions: the morning session and the evening session. The morning session runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, while the evening session extends from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM. During the US daylight saving period, the evening session is extended to 11:55 PM.
Trading hours also differ based on the type of commodity. Regular agricultural commodities, internationally referenced agricultural commodities and non-agricultural commodities each follow specific schedules. The table below provides a detailed breakdown of trading times for each category.
|
Category of Commodity |
Commodity Market Timings |
|
Regular agricultural commodities |
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|
Internationally referenced agricultural commodities |
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
|
Non-agricultural commodities |
9:00 AM to 11:30 PM - With daylight saving time (DST) 9:00 AM to 11:55 PM - without daylight saving time (DST) |