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MCX Holidays

Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) has several MCX holidays in the year 2026 during which it does not trade. It is important to know the MCX holidays 2026 to ensure that traders and investors can plan their day-to-day activities efficiently and not to trade on a non-working day. Such holidays consist of significant national, religious and public holidays.

MCX Share Market Holidays on Weekends in 2026

Along with MCX holidays, you may also refer to NSE holidays and BSE holidays to stay updated on equity market closures and trading schedules.

What are MCX Trading Holidays?

MCX trading holidays are specific days when the exchange ceases operations either fully or partially, depending on the occasion. During these days, MCX does not trade any commodity. These holidays are announced early and are in correlation with national and regional celebrations in India.

MCX Holiday List 2026 Highlights

The MCX holiday list 2026 includes notable days such as Maha Shivaratri, Holi, Id-ul-Fitr, Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday, Independence Day, Diwali (including both Laxmi Pujan and Balipratipada days), Christmas, and several others. For example, the exchange remains closed entirely on Good Friday and Christmas, while on some holidays like Maha Shivaratri and Holi, only the morning sessions are closed.

Muhurat Trading on MCX

On the holy day of Laxmi Pujan, which is also known as Diwali, there is a special trading event called Muhurat Trading. It is a symbolic trading session, and traders actively participate in it to commence the new financial year on a positive note. The exchange will let everyone know when Muhurat Trading will start and end in a circular few days before the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 listed official MCX trading holidays in 2025, which are Republic Day, Good Friday, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas, among others.

MCX is closed on Diwali-Laxmi Pujan (October 21, 2025), but there is a special Muhurat Trading session on this public holiday.

Yes, it has some holidays such as Maha Shivaratri and Holi, when the morning session is closed, but the evening is open.

The traders can keep up with the MCX holiday list released in 2026 on the official MCX site and other financial portals.

Yes, there are weekends with some public holidays, such as Republic Day. During these weekend holidays, MCX is closed since trading is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Yes, MCX may call additional holidays because of unexpected circumstances. These will be announced in advance through official circulars.

On partial holidays like Maha Shivaratri, only the morning session is closed; the evening session goes on as usual.

Generally, all commodity segments observe the same holidays. However, segment-specific holidays may apply to some, like currency or commodity derivatives.

Muhurat Trading is a special, symbolic session that takes place in the evening of Diwali, when normal trading is closed. This is a symbol of the Indian tradition of starting a business on a auspicious day.