Official MCX Trading Holidays 2026 Schedule
This validated table outlines every official mcx holiday 2026 date. It highlights the specific status for both morning and evening trading blocks.
| 2026 Date | Day | Description / Festival | Morning Session (9 AM - 5 PM) | Evening Session (5 PM - 11:30 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 01, 2026 | Thursday | New Year Day | Open | Closed |
| January 15, 2026 | Thursday | MCGM Election Day | Closed | Open |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | Closed | Closed |
| March 03, 2026 | Tuesday | Holi | Closed | Open |
| March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami | Closed | Open |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| April 03, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| May 01, 2026 | Friday | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Bakri Id | Closed | Open |
| June 26, 2026 | Friday | Muharram | Closed | Open |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
| October 02, 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Closed | Closed |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra | Closed | Open |
| November 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Diwali-Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Closed | Open |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas | Closed | Closed |
Weekend Holidays & Special Muhurat Trading Session 2026
The exchange stays routinely closed on Saturdays and Sundays. These four annual mcx holidays fall on standard weekends during the current calendar year:
- February 15, 2026 (Sunday) — Mahashivratri (Closed)
- March 21, 2026 (Saturday) — Id-Ul-Fitr / Ramadan Eid (Closed)
- August 15, 2026 (Saturday) — Independence Day (Closed)
- November 08, 2026 (Sunday) — Diwali Laxmi Pujan (*Special Session Open)
Muhurat Session Notice: The exchange will host a special one-hour session on Sunday, November 08, 2026 for Muhurat trading. Specific session timings will be updated as soon as the official exchange circular releases.
Tentative MCX Commodities Expiry & Holiday List 2027
The official calendar updates late each year. Based on historical schedules, traders tracking mcx market holidays can plan around these projected closures for the upcoming year:
- January 26, 2027 (Tuesday) — Republic Day (Full Day Closed)
- March 22, 2027 (Monday) — Holi (Morning Closed / Evening Open)
- April 16, 2027 (Friday) — Good Friday (Full Day Closed)
- May 03, 2027 (Monday) — Maharashtra Day (Morning Closed / Evening Open)
- August 16, 2027 (Monday) — Independence Day (Full Day Closed)
Navigating Partial Closures and Real-Time Commodity Gaps
Tracking precise mcx market timing is vital during partial holidays. A partial holiday closes the morning segment while keeping the evening session fully operational. Because international markets like COMEX or NYMEX stay completely open during Indian daytime festivals, local contracts face severe price gaps.
A price gap means a contract opens significantly higher or lower than its prior close without any interim trading. This structural shift impacts your active margin requirements heavily. Traders using real time commodity data feeds must build protective strategies to absorb these international volume swings. Always check the official mcx closing time parameters before carrying overnight derivatives exposure.
How Our SEBI Advisors Protect Commodity Accounts
Managing risk across volatile global cycles requires verified, professional market logic. The registered mentors trading on the Signalz marketplace implement clear guidelines across every session:
- Align Exposure to International Sessions: Match domestic positions with evening liquidity peaks when US markets open.
- Deploy Protective Hedges: Utilize options spreads to cap maximum contract risk before a full mcx holiday today. A hedge is a secondary safety position that limits your absolute downside risk.
- Monitor Open Interest Rollovers: Track institutional block shifts to avoid contract illiquidity penalties during expiry weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the commodity market today open or closed?
You can verify the active status using our live tracking dashboard above. The exchange operates split morning and evening sessions from Monday through Friday unless a full calendar closure is active.
What is the exact mcx timing today for evening trades?
The standard evening trading block runs from 5:00 PM until 11:30 PM or 11:55 PM depending on US daylight saving adjustments. Internationally linked agricultural contracts close earlier at 9:00 PM.
Does mcx stay open on Saturdays or Sundays?
No, the exchange remains closed for routine weekly maintenance on weekends. The only exception is the symbolic one-hour Muhurat trading session held during the Diwali festival.
Why does New Year's Day follow a reverse partial holiday schedule?
On January 1, the morning session remains open while the evening block is closed. This change matches international commodity market holidays when major global exchanges close early.
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