Multi Commodity Exchange of India, or MCX, is the largest commodity exchange in the country. The exchange facilitates trading in a wide range of commodities and agri products.
On weekdays MCX allows trading in two sessions— morning session from 9 am to 5 pm, and evening session from 5:30 pm to 11:30 pm (up to 11:55 pm from November-March). MCX remains closed on all weekends and designated holidays.
As per the MCX trading holidays list 2025, the exchange will remain open only in the morning session on the New Year Day on January 1.
MCX Holidays falling on weekdays and weekends in 2025
| MCX Holiday List | Date | Day | Morning Session | Evening Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year Day | January 01, 2025 | Wednesday | Open | Closed |
| Republic Day | January 26, 2025 | Sunday | Closed | Closed |
| Maha Shivratri | February 26, 2025 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| Holi | March 14, 2025 | Friday | Closed | Open |
| Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan ID) | March 31, 2025 | Monday | Closed | Open |
| Ram Navami | April 06, 2025 | Sunday | Closed | Closed |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 10, 2025 | Thursday | Closed | Open |
| Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2025 | Monday | Closed | Open |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
| Maharashtra Day | May 01, 2025 | Thursday | Closed | Open |
| Bakri Eid | June 07, 2025 | Saturday | Closed | Closed |
| Muharram | July 06, 2025 | Sunday | Closed | Closed |
| Independence Day | August 15, 2025 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | August 27, 2025 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| Dussehra/Gandhi Jayanti | October 02, 2025 | Thursday | Closed | Closed |
| Diwali-Laxmi Pujan | October 21, 2025 | Tuesday | Closed | Closed |
| Diwali-Balipratipada | October 22, 2025 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | November 05, 2025 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| Christmas | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Closed | Closed |
MCX 2025 Trading Holiday Circular
MCX Holidays falling on weekdays in 2025
| MCX Holiday List | Date | Day | Morning Session | Evening Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year Day | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | Open | Closed |
| Maha Shivratri | February 26, 2025 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| Holi | March 14, 2025 | Friday | Closed | Open |
| Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan ID) | March 31, 2025 | Monday | Closed | Open |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 10, 2025 | Thursday | Closed | Open |
| Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2025 | Monday | Closed | Open |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
| Maharashtra Day | May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Closed | Open |
| Independence Day | August 15, 2025 | Friday | Closed | Closed |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | August 27, 2025 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| Dussehra/Gandhi Jayanti | October 2, 2025 | Thursday | Closed | Closed |
| Diwali-Laxmi Pujan | October 21, 2025 | Tuesday | Closed | Closed |
| Diwali-Balipratipada | October 22, 2025 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | November 5, 2025 | Wednesday | Closed | Open |
| Christmas | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Closed | Closed |
MCX Holidays falling on weekends
| MCX Holidays on Weekends | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | January 26, 2025 | Sunday |
| Ram Navami | April 6, 2025 | Sunday |
| Bakri Eid | June 7, 2025 | Saturday |
| Muharram | July 6, 2025 | Sunday |
How MCX holidays might impact trading in commodity markets
MCX holidays can impact commodity markets by pausing trading, allowing traders to reassess strategies and market trends. With no real-time price discovery, volatility may increase upon reopening, especially if global events or supply chain disruptions coincide with the holidays. Understanding these breaks helps traders manage risks and capitalise on market movements once trading resumes.
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