MCX Holidays 2025: List of Commodity Market Holidays

Revati Krishna
13 Nov, 24
3 mins
mcx holidays in 2025

Like Stock Exchanges, MCX trading in commodities has specific market timings. It operates from Monday to Friday and remains closed on Sundays and Saturdays and declared market holidays. The MCX market timings on operational days are: Morning Session: Starts at 9:00 am and ends at 5:00 pm. Evening Session: Starts at 5:00 pm and ends at 11:30 pm (April-October) or 11.55 pm (November -March)

List of MCX Holidays in 2025

The MCX commodity trading time and holidays are declared in advance to help traders plan their trades carefully. MCX trading holidays comprise national and regional holidays, and the morning session remains closed during all these holidays except new year. Please check the list below to know whether the evening session will remain closed.

S.No.HolidayDateDayTime
1New Year's DayJan 01, 2025WednesdayEvening Off
2Republic DayJan 26, 2025SundayFull Day Off
3HoliMar 14, 2025FridayMorning Off
4Maha ShivaratriMar 26, 2025WednesdayMorning Off
5Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan ID)Mar 31, 2025MondayFull Day Off
6Ram NavamiApr 06, 2025SundayFull Day Off
7Mahavir JayantiApr 10, 2025ThursdayMorning Off
8Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar JayantiApr 14, 2025MondayFull Day Off
9Good FridayApr 18, 2025FridayFull Day Off
10Maharashtra DayMay 01, 2025ThursdayMorning Off
11MuharramJul 06, 2025SundayFull Day Off
12Bakri Id / Eid ul-AdhaJul 07, 2025MondayMorning Off
13Independence DayAug 15, 2025FridayFull Day Off
14Ganesh ChaturthiAug 27, 2025WednesdayMorning Off
15DasaraOct 02, 2025ThursdayMorning Off
16Mahatma Gandhi JayantiOct 02, 2025ThursdayFull Day Off
17Diwali-Laxmi Pujan**Oct 20, 2025MondayMorning Off
18Guru Nanak JayantiNov 05, 2025WednesdayMorning Off
19Diwali-BalipratipadaNov 21, 2025FridayMorning Off
20ChristmasDec 25, 2025ThursdayFull Day Off

MCX Holidays in 2025 Falling on Saturday / Sunday

S.No.HolidayDateDayTime
1Republic DayJan 26, 2025SundayFull Day Off
2Ram NavamiApr 06, 2025SundayFull Day Off
3MuharramJul 06, 2025SundayFull Day Off
Eid-ul-Adha7 June 2025Saturday
Muharram6 July 2025Sunday

About the Multicommodity Exchange of India (MCX)

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited is India’s first commodity derivatives exchange, allowing online commodity derivatives trading. MCX began operating in 2003 and is governed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). MCX works in the same way as the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), selling commodity derivative contracts in a variety of categories such as farm commodities, metals, and energy.

MCX/NCDEX Trading Schedule

MCX trading timing refers to the specific hours during which the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) is open for trading commodities. For a typical trading day, MCX operates in two sessions: the morning session from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM IST and the evening session from 5:00 PM to 11:30 pm (April-October) or 11.55 pm (November -March) These hours allow traders to engage in buying and selling commodity derivatives, with the evening session designed to overlap with key international commodity markets, providing opportunities to react to global market movements and news.

FAQs

How many commodity market holidays in 2024 are there?

There are a total 122 trading holidays in 2025 out of which 17 national holidays are on weekdays and the remaining 105 days are Saturday & Sunday.

Which month has the most MCX/NCDEX Holidays?

The specific month with the most MCX/NCDEX holidays can vary each year, but it often includes months with major festivals such as October or November.

Is MCX open for trading on Saturday and Sunday?

No, MCX does not operate on Saturday & Sunday for regular trading sessions, MCX remains closed on weekends.

Do MCX holidays have special trading hours?

Yes, special trading sessions like Muhurat Trading are held during certain holidays such as Diwali.

Will MCX be open on Diwali for Muhurat trading?

Yes, MCX remains open on Diwali for Muhurat trading ,MCX holds a dedicated trading session, allowing trades across all commodity contracts and indices.

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What will happen to the weekly expiry in these weeks?

In India, stock and index futures and options typically expire on the last Thursday of the contract month. If this Thursday is a holiday, the expiry will be moved to the previous trading day.

FAQs

What is the total number of trading holidays in 2025?

There are 118 trading holidays in 2025 out of which 13 national holidays are on weekdays and the remaining 105 days are Saturday & Sunday.

When will be the Muhurat trading in 2025?

Muhurat Trading will on the day if Lakshmi Pujan i.e. 20th November 2025

What if a holiday falls on the weekly expiry of equity options contracts

If a holiday falls on the weekly expiry of equity options contracts, the expiry day will be moved to the previous trading day.

What does a settlement holiday mean?

A settlement holiday is a day when market depositories (NSDL and CDSL) do not process the clearance and settlement of trades. While trading activities may still occur on a settlement holiday as exchanges (NSE and BSE) are open, the actual exchange of money for securities (settlement) are only processed on the next working day

What does a clearing holiday mean?

A clearing holiday is a day when there are no settlements and no deliveries of stocks. On clearing holidays, orders can still be entered and filled, but the settlement of these trades will occur on the next business day/days.

How many trading days are there in 2025 in India?

There are 247 trading days in 2025 in India.

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