MCX Holidays 2026
Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) observes specific trading holidays each year, with variations between morning and evening sessions. Below is the complete MCX and NCDEX holiday list for 2026 to help traders plan commodity trades effectively.
Upcoming MCX Holidays -
The upcoming MCX holidays in 2026 include national and religious events during which the morning session, evening session, or both may remain closed.
MCX/NCDEX Holidays List
| Sr | Holidays | Date | Day | Morning Session (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Evening Session (5:00 PM – 11:30/11:55 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year's Day | January 01, 2026 | Thursday | Open | Closed |
| 2 | Republic Day | January 26, 2026 | Monday | Closed | Closed |
| 3 | Holi | March 03, 2026 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
| 4 | Shri Ram Navami | March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Closed | Open |
| 5 | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
| 6 | Good Friday | April 03, 2026 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 7 | Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | May 01, 2026 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
| 8 | Maharashtra Day | April 14, 2026 | Friday | Closed | Open |
| 9 | Bakri Id | May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Closed | Open |
| 10 | Moharram | June 26, 2026 | Friday | Closed | Open |
| 11 | Ganesh Chaturthi | September 14, 2026 | Monday | Closed | Open |
| 12 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 02, 2026 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
| 13 | Dussehra | October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
| 14 | Diwali-Balipratipada | November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
| 15 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Closed | Open |
| 16 | Christmas | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
MCX Holidays 2026 On Saturdays & Sundays
The following holidays fall on weekends in 2026 and do not create additional trading closures beyond regular weekend shutdowns.
| Sr | Holidays | Date | Day | Morning Session (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Evening Session (5:00 PM – 11:30/11:55 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahashivratri | February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Closed | Closed |
| 2 | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Closed | Closed |
| 3 | Independence Day | August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Closed | Closed |
| 4 | Diwali Laxmi Pujan | November 08, 2026 | Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Download - MCX Holidays List 2026
Muhurat Trading 2026
Muhurat Trading for Diwali 2026 is scheduled on 8th November 2026. The exact trading timings will be updated once officially announced by the NSE.
FAQs
There are 16 official trading holidays on weekdays in 2026. Because MCX tracks global price movements, these are split into three categories:
Full Holidays (Both Sessions Closed): 4 days where no trading occurs (Republic Day, Good Friday, Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas).
Partial Holidays (Morning Closed / Evening Open): 11 days where trading starts only at 5:00 PM (e.g., Holi, Maharashtra Day, Dussehra).
Special Case (Morning Open / Evening Closed): 1 day on January 1, 2026, where the market closes early to align with global New Year closures.
Full Holidays (Both Sessions Closed): 4 days where no trading occurs (Republic Day, Good Friday, Gandhi Jayanti, and Christmas).
Partial Holidays (Morning Closed / Evening Open): 11 days where trading starts only at 5:00 PM (e.g., Holi, Maharashtra Day, Dussehra).
Special Case (Morning Open / Evening Closed): 1 day on January 1, 2026, where the market closes early to align with global New Year closures.
Yes, MCX remains closed on weekends. The only exception is Muhurat Trading, which is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026. Special mock trading sessions for system testing may also occur on select Saturdays as announced by the exchange.
The MCX operates in two distinct sessions from Monday to Friday:
Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (IST).
Evening Session: 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM (Summer/DST) or 11:55 PM (Winter).
International Agri-Commodities: Typically trade until 9:00 PM or 9:30 PM.
Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (IST).
Evening Session: 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM (Summer/DST) or 11:55 PM (Winter).
International Agri-Commodities: Typically trade until 9:00 PM or 9:30 PM.
March 2026 has the highest number of weekday closures with 3 holidays: Holi (Mar 3), Ram Navami (Mar 26), and Mahavir Jayanti (Mar 31). However, all three are partial holidays, meaning the evening session remains open for trading.