Initially focused on trading gold and silver, the exchange has grown exponentially to encompass 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.
Below is the list of MCX holidays for 2026, along with their timings.
Following is a detailed table of MCX holidays 2026:
|
Date |
Day |
Holiday |
Morning Session Trading |
Evening Session Trading |
|
01-Jan-2026 |
Thursday |
New Year's Day |
Open |
Closed |
|
26-Jan-2026 |
Monday |
Republic Day |
Closed |
Closed |
|
03-Mar-2026 |
Tuesday |
Holi (2nd day) |
Closed |
Open |
|
26-Mar-2026 |
Thursday |
Shri Ram Navmi |
Closed |
Open |
|
31-Mar-2026 |
Tuesday |
Shri Mahavir Jayanti |
Closed |
Open |
|
03-Apr-2026 |
Friday |
Good Friday |
Closed |
Closed |
|
14-Apr-2026 |
Tuesday |
Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
Closed |
Open |
|
01-May-2026 |
Friday |
Maharashtra Day |
Closed |
Open |
|
28-May-2026 |
Thursday |
Bakri Id |
Closed |
Open |
|
26-June-2026 |
Friday |
Moharram |
Closed |
Open |
|
14-Sep-2026 |
Monday |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
Closed |
Open |
|
02-Oct-2026 |
Friday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
Closed |
Closed |
|
20-Oct-2026 |
Tuesday |
Dassera |
Closed |
Open |
|
10-Nov-2026 |
Tuesday |
Diwali Balipratipada |
Closed |
Open |
|
24-Nov-2026 |
Tuesday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Closed |
Open |
|
25-Dec-2026 |
Friday |
Christmas |
Closed |
Closed |
The following holidays fall on Saturdays/Sundays:
|
Holiday |
Date |
Day |
|
Mahashivratri |
15-Feb-2026 |
Sunday |
|
Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) |
21-Mar-2026 |
Saturday |
|
Independence Day |
15-Aug-2026 |
Saturday |
|
Diwali Laxmi Pujan* |
08-Nov-2026 |
Sunday |
* Muhurat trading will be conducted on Sunday, November 08, 2026. The timings for Muhurat trading shall be notified subsequently.
Also know about NSE Holiday List 2026, BSE Holidays 2026
The commodity market operates in two distinct sessions: the morning and evening sessions. 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 vary by commodity type. 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) |