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.
Thursday | January 01, 2026 | New Year Day | Open | Closed |
Monday | January 26, 2026 | Republic Day | Closed | Closed |
Tuesday | March 03, 2026 | Holi (2nd day) | Closed | Open |
Thursday | March 26, 2026 | Shri Ram Navmi | Closed | Open |
Tuesday | March 31, 2026 | Shri Mahavir Jayanti | Closed | Open |
Friday | April 03, 2026 | Good Friday | Closed | Closed |
Tuesday | April 14, 2026 | Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | Closed | Open |
Friday | May 01, 2026 | Maharashtra Day | Closed | Open |
Thursday | May 28, 2026 | Bakri Id | Closed | Open |
Friday | June 26, 2026 | Moharram | Closed | Open |
Monday | September 14, 2026 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Closed | Open |
Friday | October 02, 2026 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Closed | Closed |
Tuesday | October 20, 2026 | Dassera | Closed | Open |
Tuesday | November 10, 2026 | Diwali-Balipratipada | Closed | Open |
Tuesday | November 24, 2026 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Closed | Open |
Friday | December 25, 2026 | Christmas | Closed | Closed |
MCX Share Market Holidays on Weekends in 2026
Sunday | February 15, 2026 | Mahashivratri | Closed | Closed |
Saturday | March 21, 2026 | Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) | Closed | Closed |
Saturday | August 15, 2026 | Independence Day | Closed | Closed |
Sunday | November 08, 2026 | Diwali Laxmi Pujan* | Closed | Closed |
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.